Keyword: distribution

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The break quantity rule's effect on inventory costs in a 1-warehouse, N-retailers distribution system
The break quantity rule's effect on inventory costs in a 1-warehouse, N-retailers distribution system
1998,
In this paper the effect of the break quantity rule on the inventory costs in a...
Virtual logistics: An introduction and overview of the concepts
Virtual logistics: An introduction and overview of the concepts
1998,
Describes concepts for a method of organising logistics systems termed ‘virtual...
Service parts logistics: A benchmark analysis
Service parts logistics: A benchmark analysis
1997,
This paper summarizes the results of a benchmark study focusing on after-sales service...
Strategic production–distribution models: A critical review with emphasis on global supply chain models
Strategic production–distribution models: A critical review with emphasis on global supply chain models
1997,
An extensive literature review of strategic production–distribution models is...
A tabu search algorithm for the multi-trip vehicle routing and scheduling problem
A tabu search algorithm for the multi-trip vehicle routing and scheduling problem
1997,
This paper describes a novel tabu search heuristic for the multi-trip vehicle routing...
Performance in principal–agent dyads: The causes and consequences of perceived asymmetry of commitment to the relationship
Performance in principal–agent dyads: The causes and consequences of perceived asymmetry of commitment to the relationship
1997,
We focus on the principal–agent relationship in a distribution channel. In a...
A heuristic approach to warehouse layout with class-based storage
A heuristic approach to warehouse layout with class-based storage
1997,
This paper presents a procedure for warehouse layout. It employs the principles of...
Advertising fee in business-format franchising
Advertising fee in business-format franchising
1997,
Most franchisors charge an advertising fee in addition to the better known royalty and...
Interactive graphical computer application for large-scale cattle feed distribution management
Interactive graphical computer application for large-scale cattle feed distribution management
1997,
In this paper we describe the development of a visual computer-based interactive...
Modeling the domestic distribution network for illicit drugs
Modeling the domestic distribution network for illicit drugs
1997,
This paper presents a simple economic model of a drug dealer's decision about how many...
Dispatching petroleum products
Dispatching petroleum products
1995,
Petroleum products are distributed worldwide from refineries and lube plants to retail...
Strategic planning of transportation services for petroleum products – an application of capacitated gravity models
Strategic planning of transportation services for petroleum products – an application of capacitated gravity models
1996,
Strategic planning of physical facilities and pricing of services for the distribution...
Minimization of logistic costs with given frequencies
Minimization of logistic costs with given frequencies
1997,
We study the problem of shipping products from one origin to several destinations,...
Effective Operations Research R&D in Industry
Effective Operations Research R&D in Industry
1996,
Changed views in industry have led to more business-driven industrial R&D, also...
Markov-modulated Poisson processes for multi-location inventory problems
Markov-modulated Poisson processes for multi-location inventory problems
1997,
In this paper we consider inventory systems of multi-location. It is common to allow...
Transformation of multidepot multisalesmen problem to the standard travelling salesman problem
Transformation of multidepot multisalesmen problem to the standard travelling salesman problem
1995,
One type of multidepot multisalesmen problem can be transformed into a standard...
Period and phase of customer replenishment – A new approach to the strategic inventory/routing problem
Period and phase of customer replenishment – A new approach to the strategic inventory/routing problem
1995,
The delivery of inventory to customers involves the use of vehicles for which purchase...
Analysis of distribution strategies in the industrial paper and plastics industry
Analysis of distribution strategies in the industrial paper and plastics industry
1995,
The costs, benefits and strategic role of intermediate echelons in distribution...
Reconsidering the distribution structure of gasoline products for a large oil company
Reconsidering the distribution structure of gasoline products for a large oil company
1995,
In this paper we report on a three week consultancy study that has been carried out...
The general multi-retailer EOQ problem with vehicle routing costs
The general multi-retailer EOQ problem with vehicle routing costs
1994,
We study the distribution problem of a single commodity from one warehouse to n...
Static and dynamic time–space strategic models and algorithms for multilevel rail-car fleet management
Static and dynamic time–space strategic models and algorithms for multilevel rail-car fleet management
1997,
This paper deals with the design of dynamic time–space and calibrated static...
Pontis: A system for maintenance optimization and improvement of US bridge networks
Pontis: A system for maintenance optimization and improvement of US bridge networks
1997,
Pontis provides a systematic methodology for allocating funds, evaluating current and...
A global view of industrial logistics
A global view of industrial logistics
1997,
The term ‘industrial logistics’ is a wide-reaching concept which...
Evaluation of physical distribution service: Relationship between the grocery industry, retailers and wholesalers
Evaluation of physical distribution service: Relationship between the grocery industry, retailers and wholesalers
1997,
The objective of this paper is to present the results of research developed to...
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