Keyword: distribution

Found 570 papers in total
Redesigning distribution operations: A case study on integrating inventory management and vehicle routes design
Redesigning distribution operations: A case study on integrating inventory management and vehicle routes design
2006,
This paper describes a real-world application concerning the distribution in Portugal...
Two-echelon distribution–inventory supply chain model for the bread industry using genetic algorithm
Two-echelon distribution–inventory supply chain model for the bread industry using genetic algorithm
2006,
The core issue in achieving a focused approach for the improvement of supply chain...
Designing logistics networks in divergent process industries: A methodology and its application to the lumber industry
Designing logistics networks in divergent process industries: A methodology and its application to the lumber industry
2006,
This paper presents a generic methodology to design the production–distribution...
AISLE: analytical integrated software for a logistics environment
AISLE: analytical integrated software for a logistics environment
2006,
Fundamental to any logistics strategy is the minimisation of the costs of...
Closed form of PH-distribution
Closed form of PH-distribution
2006,
In this paper a new approach of Jordan canonical formulation for analysis of a...
A heuristic procedure for the two-level control of serial supply chains under fuzzy customer demand
A heuristic procedure for the two-level control of serial supply chains under fuzzy customer demand
2006,
This paper presents a new hierarchical, two-level approach to inventory management and...
Optimisation of distribution process in a continuous credit based consumer goods supply chain
Optimisation of distribution process in a continuous credit based consumer goods supply chain
2006,
In this paper a financially safe and profitable approach is presented for the...
A model for the optimal number and locations of public distribution centers and its application to the Tokyo metropolitan area
A model for the optimal number and locations of public distribution centers and its application to the Tokyo metropolitan area
2002,
In Japan, distribution centers managed by public authorities have been designed to...
A dynamic production and transportation model with heterogeneous vehicle types
A dynamic production and transportation model with heterogeneous vehicle types
2003,
This paper considers the single-product production and transportation problem with...
An assignment model for dynamic load planning of intermodal trains
An assignment model for dynamic load planning of intermodal trains
2006,
Intermodal terminals are important facilities in the container transport network,...
An effective lateral transshipment policy to improve the service level in the supply chain
An effective lateral transshipment policy to improve the service level in the supply chain
2005,
There is the uncertainty of demands at each retailer in the supply chain. To satisfy...
Parallel imports: Challenges from unauthorized distribution channels
Parallel imports: Challenges from unauthorized distribution channels
2000,
We examine the problem of parallel imports: unauthorized flows of products across...
Multiple messages to retain retailers: Signaling new product demand
Multiple messages to retain retailers: Signaling new product demand
2000,
With the increase in new product introductions in consumer packaged goods categories,...
Supply chain management in the logistics industry: the case of Hong Kong
Supply chain management in the logistics industry: the case of Hong Kong
2005,
This paper has three main objectives: to examine supply chain management (SCM) in the...
The multi-item replenishment problem in a two-echelon supply chain: the effect of centralization versus decentralization
The multi-item replenishment problem in a two-echelon supply chain: the effect of centralization versus decentralization
2005,
This paper deals with a joint replenishment arrangement with a two-echelon supply...
Inventory policy for distribution systems with substituted products in demand
Inventory policy for distribution systems with substituted products in demand
2005,
Two profit functions are derived separately for the manufacturers and distributors in...
Improving supply chain performance through quality management in a global distribution environment
Improving supply chain performance through quality management in a global distribution environment
2005,
In the context of international logistics, benchmarking systems such as Quality...
Distribution network design: New problems and related models
Distribution network design: New problems and related models
2005,
We study some complex distribution network design problems, which involve facility...
Market roll-out and retailer adoption for new brands
Market roll-out and retailer adoption for new brands
2004,
This paper proposes a descriptive model of the spatial and temporal evolution of...
Advertising in a distribution channel
Advertising in a distribution channel
2004,
Conventional wisdom suggests that one of the goals of manufacturer advertising is to...
Safeway designs mixed-product pallets to support just-in-time deliveries
Safeway designs mixed-product pallets to support just-in-time deliveries
2005,
In 1998, Safeway milk plants began daily deliveries to most stores, doubling their...
An inventory model for delayed customization: A hybrid approach
An inventory model for delayed customization: A hybrid approach
2005,
We present a variant of the delayed customization problem in which the company...
Beer in the classroom: A case study of location and distribution decisions
Beer in the classroom: A case study of location and distribution decisions
2003,
We discuss our experience in using a case study of location and distribution decisions...
Logistical planning with the help of simulation modeling: A case study
Logistical planning with the help of simulation modeling: A case study
2002,
This article gives an overview of the combined use of object-oriented programming and...
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