Backwardation — when futures prices fall below expected spot prices — can be strategically exploited.
This paper derives the optimal procurement quantity minimizing expected cost in such markets.
It extends classic inventory models to backwardated environments for perishable goods.
A practical tool for supply chain and market engineers.
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