We developed an efficient heuristic to solve a joint location-distribution-inventory model for a three layered supply chain. A firm must locate distribution centers to supply a commodity to spatially distributed retailers with stochastic demand. The solution approach is based on Lagrangian...

In this paper, we propose a simultaneous approach to incorporate inventory control decisions--such as economic order quantity and safety stock decisions--into typical facility location models, which are used to solve the distribution network design problem. A simultaneous model is developed...