A technique for
inventory optimization using a simulated
service model is provided. In one technique, a first optimization technique is used to generate a first output based
on demand data, comprising a first plurality of output values, each corresponding to a node in a multi-level
system. While using the first optimization technique, a plurality of variable values are generated, each corresponding to a node in the multi-level
system. Then, a second optimization technique, different from the first optimization technique, is used to generate a second output based on the demand data and the plurality of variable values, comprising a second plurality of output values, each corresponding to a node in the multi-level
system.