Article ID: | iaor19961033 |
Country: | United States |
Volume: | 25 |
Issue: | 5 |
Start Page Number: | 105 |
End Page Number: | 127 |
Publication Date: | Sep 1995 |
Journal: | Interfaces |
Authors: | Geoffrion Arthur M., Powers Richard F. |
Keywords: | decision, information |
Using optimization to design distribution systems became technically feasible a little more than two decades ago, and developments have occurred at a rapid rate ever since. These developments can be understood in terms of six evolutionary processes. Four are core: evolution of algorithms, data development tools, model features and software capabilities, and how companies actually use software for designing distribution systems. The other two are environmental: evolution of logistics as a corporate function and of computer and communications technology.