Most of the inventory models in the literature deals with manufacturing products that remains unchanged during the storage period. This study describes an inventory model for growing items (Example: chickens, hens, turkeys, farm animals etc.). Analysing the last few years poultry industry has recorded amazing and interesting growth with changes to meet the increasing demand for inexpensive and safe supply of poultry products. Appropriate management secures cost-effective production and good quality products. Therefore, research in commercial poultry production must receive a boost to keep pace with the ever-increasing demand for poultry products. A mathematical model with shortage in growing items is proposed to find the optimal order quantity and maximization of the profit. Due to the increased health awareness and customer preferences, Eco friendly poultry production is emphasized. A numerical example is presented in a specific type of poultry (Broiler) to illustrate the model.
Poultry, Inventory model, Organic, Growth function, Broiler
