The efficiency and the effectiveness of supply chain networks primarily rely on facility location decisions. However, these decisions are closely related to the other supply chain management decisions, i.e., inventory management and transportation decisions. Therefore, the main goal of this...

In this thesis, we identify the critical operational characteristics for various distribution strategies, and then develop integrated distribution network design models by taking into account those operational factors. The first part of this thesis presents a crossdocking network design problem...

This study examines the process improvement initiatives undertaken at a community-based hospital to improve patient satisfaction and the financial and competitive position of the hospital through the implementation and marketing of the 29 Minute Emergency Department Guarantee. Specifically, the...