Summary of A Deep Q-network Based on Radial Basis Functions For Multi-echelon Inventory Management, by Liqiang Cheng et al.
A Deep Q-Network Based on Radial Basis Functions for Multi-Echelon Inventory Management
by Liqiang Cheng, Jun Luo, Weiwei Fan, Yidong Zhang, Yuan Li
First submitted to arxiv on: 29 Jan 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); Optimization and Control (math.OC)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper addresses the challenge of optimizing inventory management decisions in complex supply chain networks using deep reinforcement learning (DRL). Specifically, it proposes a novel DRL model that leverages radial basis functions to construct its Q-network, which can alleviate the computational burden associated with hyperparameter tuning. The approach is demonstrated to outperform traditional base-stock policies and existing DRL methods through simulation experiments. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary In this paper, scientists use special computer programs called deep reinforcement learning (DRL) to help companies make better decisions about how much stuff they should store in their warehouses. Right now, it’s hard to design these programs because they need lots of complex calculations. The researchers made a new kind of DRL program that uses simple math equations instead of complicated computer networks. This makes it easier for people to use and gets better results than old methods. |
