Keyword: distribution

Found 570 papers in total
Fast heuristics for a combined production planning and vehicle routing problem
2008,
This paper studies a problem of production and distribution of one product on a...
A dynamic logistics coordination model for evacuation and support in disaster response activities
2007,
This paper describes an integrated location–distribution model for coordinating...
An integrated logistics operational model for remanufacturing/manufacturing system based on the consumer market
2008,
This study presents a cost-minimisation operational model for an integrated logistics...
A simulation study of despatch bay performance in the steel processing industry
2007,
The despatch bay is a critical interface within an organisation, linking the...
Satisfying and retaining customers through independent service representatives
2005,
The degree of leverage possessed by manufacturers who outsource their customer service...
A genetic algorithm to optimize the total cost and service level for just-in-time distribution in a supply chain
2008,
Supply-chain management and distribution networks design have attracted the attention...
Optimizing liquefied natural gas terminal design for effective supply-chain operations
2008,
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply-chain management has become more critical due to...
Optimal policy for a reseller when the supplier offers a temporary reduction in price
1997,
A common practice in product distribution is the case in which the supplier offers a...
Application of a hybrid intelligent decision support model in logistics outsourcing
2007,
Outsourcing is an increasingly important issue pursued by corporations seeking...
The benefits of re-evaluating the real-time fulfillment decisions
2006,
An extended abstract of a 2005 winner of the MSOM Society Student Paper Competition....
Demand management: Beyond revenue management
2007,
Traditional revenue or yield management is morphing into a more expansive activity:...
A reactive GRASP and path relinking for a combined production–distribution problem
2007,
An NP-hard production–distribution problem for one product over a multi-period...
Workforce planning at USPS mail processing and distribution centers using stochastic optimization
2007,
Service organizations that operate outside the normal 8-hour day and face wide...
On assigning drivers for a home-delivery system on a performance basis
2007,
Consider a firm providing home-delivery of small parcels within a short period of...
Retailer's inventory policy and supplier's delivery policy under two-level trade credit strategy
2007,
This paper presents a stylized model to determine the optimal strategy for the...
Deterministic global optimization approach to steady-state distribution gas pipeline networks
2007,
Natural gas is normally transported through a vast network of pipelines. A pipeline...
A mixed-integer linear programming model for bulk grain blending and shipping
2007,
This paper addresses a blending and shipping problem faced by a company that manages a...
Designing cost-effective content distribution networks
2007,
In this paper, we present a novel technique for the problem of designing a Content...
Hub location under capacity constraints
2007,
Hub-and-spoke networks are employed in cargo transportation. This paper presents a...
Strategic manufacturer response to a dominant retailer
2007,
The growing dominance of large retailers has altered traditional channel incentives...
Coordinated replenishment strategies in inventory/distribution systems
2007,
In this paper, we study the impact of coordinated replenishment and shipment in...
Outbound supply chain network design with mode selection and lead time considerations
2007,
We present a large-scale network design model for the outbound supply chain of an...
A heuristic algorithm for multi-path orienteering problem with capacity constraint
2007,
This study deals with a type of vehicle routing problem faced by managers of some...
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