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Earthquake decision-making tool for humanitarian logistics network : an application in Popayan, Colombia
Paz-Orozco, Helmer; De Brito, Irineu; Chong, Mario; … - In: Logistics 7 (2023) 4, pp. 1-18
Background: This study presents a comprehensive methodology for enhancing humanitarian logistics planning and … comprehensive view of the logistics system's response capacity to different disaster conditions and magnitudes. Results: The results … traditional humanitarian logistics approaches. Moreover, it led to a more equitable coverage of affected communities, with a 25 …
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Accelerated benders' decomposition for integrated forward/reverse logistics network design under uncertainty
Vahdat, Vahab; Vahdatzad, Mohammad Ali - In: Logistics 1 (2017) 2, pp. 1-21
single-commodity integrated forward/reverse logistics network design problem under uncertainty. The problem involved both …
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Optimal strategy of unreliable flexible production system using information system
Rezig, Sadok; Turki, Sadok; Chakroun, Ayoub; Rezg, Nidhal - In: Logistics 8 (2024) 2, pp. 1-18
Background: Optimization approaches and a models can be applied for critical production systems that experience equipment failure, repair delays and product quality control in order to maximize the total profit. We can cite, as an example, flexible manufacturing systems. Methods: Our methodology...
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A particle swarm optimization approach to solve the vehicle routing problem with cross-docking and carbon emissions reduction in logistics management
Lo, Shih-Che - In: Logistics 6 (2022) 3, pp. 1-15
Background: The logistics network design with cross-docking operations enables shipping service providers to integrate … the physical flow of products between vendors and dealers in logistics management. The collective goal is to synchronize … important topics due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable logistics management with optimized routes for trucks …
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Optimisation models for inventory management with limited number of stock items
Vasilev, Julian; Milkova, Tanka - In: Logistics 6 (2022) 3, pp. 1-12
Background: Stocks of raw materials and finished products are found in all units of logistics systems and require … models and methods for optimising the total cost of stock management may be used by logistics managers to minimise the total …
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Transport task models with variable supplier availabilities
Vasilev, Julian; Nikolaev, Rosen; Milkova, Tanka - In: Logistics 7 (2023) 3, pp. 1-12
Background: With regard to the definition of an optimal transport plan for some material flow in the logistics system … cargo. These models are applicable in SCM for pharmaceuticals with a national logistics hub. Furthermore, a solver in MS …
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A Bayesian optimization approach for tuning a grouping genetic algorithm for solving practically oriented pickup and delivery problems
Rüther, Cornelius; Rieck, Julia - In: Logistics 8 (2024) 1, pp. 1-26
Background: The Multi Depot Pickup and Delivery Problem with Time Windows and Heterogeneous Vehicle Fleets (MDPDPTWHV) is a strongly practically oriented routing problem with many real-world constraints. Due to its complexity, solution approaches with sufficiently good quality ideally contain...
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Fertilizer logistics in Brazil : application of a mixed-integer programming mathematical model for optimal mixer locations
Bastiani, Fernando Pauli de; Péra, Thiago Guilherme; … - In: Logistics 8 (2024) 1, pp. 1-26
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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Using a modified SERVQUAL approach to assess the quality of supply chain services in Greek online supermarkets
Mitropoulou, Anastasia D.; Tsoulfas, Giannis T. - In: Logistics 5 (2021) 4, pp. 1-17
well as aspects of the logistics efficiency, are being examined, and the gaps between the expectations of people using … this paper is the formulation of a framework which can be used to assess the quality of B2C logistics services. Results …
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How useful is a distributed ledger for tracking and tracing in supply chains? : a systems thinking approach
Straubert, Christian; Sucky, Eric - In: Logistics 5 (2021) 4, pp. 1-18
Background: The use of blockchain technology for tracking and tracing (T&T) in supply chains is the subject of lively debate in scientific literature. However, distributed ledger technology (DLT) does not have to have the characteristic blockchain structure and often performs better without such...
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