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A simulated annealing methodology to distribution network design and management
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The PLOT (Production, Logistics, Outbound, Transportation) design system is described, which generates globally feasible, near optimal distribution system design and utilization strategies utilizing the simulated annealing (SA) methodology.About:
This article is published in European Journal of Operational Research.The article was published on 2003-02-01. It has received 351 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Distribution center & Supply chain management.read more
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Facility location and supply chain management - A review
TL;DR: Basic features that facility location models must capture to support decision-making involved in strategic supply chain planning are identified and applications ranging across various industries are presented.
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A genetic algorithm approach for multi-objective optimization of supply chain networks
TL;DR: A new solution procedure based on genetic algorithms to find the set of Pareto-optimal solutions for multi-objective SCN design problem and two different weight approaches are implemented in the proposed solution procedure.
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A memetic algorithm for bi-objective integrated forward/reverse logistics network design
TL;DR: This paper proposes a model for integrated logistics network design to avoid the sub-optimality caused by a separate, sequential design of forward and reverse logistics networks, and develops a bi-objective mixed integer programming formulation to minimize the total costs and maximize the responsiveness of a logistics network.
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Designing a sustainable closed-loop supply chain network based on triple bottom line approach: A comparison of metaheuristics hybridization techniques
TL;DR: Most of the papers in the field of supply chain network design focus on economic performance, but recently, some studies have considered environmental dimensions.
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Cross-docking: State of the art
TL;DR: An extensive review of the existing literature about cross-docking is presented and several opportunities to improve and extend the current research are indicated.
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Optimum Distribution of Switching Centers in a Communication Network and Some Related Graph Theoretic Problems
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Facility Layout and Location: An Analytical Approach
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose a planar multifacility location model to solve the problem of plant layout in a single facility and a cyclic network in a multi-modal network.