Computer implemented system for determining a distribution policy for a
single period inventory system on the basis of the relative merit of
allocating a draw unit of one of a multitude of different consumer items
to one of a multitude of different locations in accordance with an
allocation decision criterion subject to one or more constraints, an
optimization application therefor, and method therefor, and including a
Decision Support Tool for facilitating user determination of a
distribution policy for a single period inventory system.