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A Supply Chain Product Delivery and Distribution Planning Model

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: We propose a mixed integer program (MIP) based product distribution planning model for optimizing the transportation and distribution cost of a supply chain.The model takes into account production/procurement centers (PCs) and plans product delivery to customers either directly from the PCs, or through distribution centers (DCs) considering the available distribution modes.To cover the customer requirements at diverse geographic regions, the model selects optimum regions for DCs, and determines the capacities and the number of DCs to be used in each region to achieve optimum cost.Within the possible distribution modes, the model explores options of using distribution contractors (e.g., the U.S. post office; FedEx, UPS, etc.).A numerical example illustrates the applicability of the model.

Source: Operations and Supply Chain Management An International Journal

DOI: 10.31387/oscm0190129

Authors: Kanchan Das, R.S. Lashkari

Institutions: East Carolina University, University of Windsor

Language: English

Topic: Logistics and Transportation Systems

Subfield: Management Information Systems

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2560322344