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In distribution systems such as airlines and express package delivery, the use of hub-and-spoke networks is common, and flow consolidation at hub facilities is essential for cost reduction. While a constant discount factor is typically used to model cost reduction in interhub links, this paper...
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This paper aims to solve the location and routing problem (LRP) in the agricultural sector with the objective function of fuel cost minimization. Many farmers may have problems when transporting and selling products because of high costs and unfair prices. The proper location of standardized...
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The process of globalization has stimulated the demand for logistics services at a level of speed and increased … transportation costs. The utilization of spatial modeling for determining the optimal locations for logistics centers in a predefined … programming. The output data of the model are the precise placement of one up to ten logistics centers, in terms of minimum …
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Background: Possible solutions to overcome the many challenges of home delivery are collection and delivery points (CDPs). In addition to commercial facilities, the role of CDPs can also be played by users' households, providing a crowd storage service. Key decisions regarding CDPs relate to...
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carry out this study on redesigning the fertilizer logistics chain and evaluate strategies for reducing logistics costs by …. Methods: We introduce a multi-product mixed-integer linear programming optimization model encompassing the logistics network …, from import ports to mixing factories and agricultural fertilizer supply centers. This model includes logistics …
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