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Joint Optimization of Distribution Center Location and Inventory for Railway Vehicle Components Using Location-Inventory Models

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper addresses the joint optimization problem of distribution center location, key component procurement batch size, and safety stock design in the distribution network for high-speed trains and rolling stock maintenance.A location-inventory optimization model is developed and applied to a case study of a Networked Railway Vehicle Manufacturing Enterprise.Simulation results reveal that fixed construction costs significantly influence the distribution network design, emphasizing the need for proactive selection of distribution center locations.Transportation costs are found to be highly positively correlated with the total cost of the distribution network, indicating that reducing unit transportation costs is crucial for optimizing total costs.The findings provide valuable insights for efficient distribution network design in the railway vehicle manufacturing industry.

Source: Tehnicki vjesnik - Technical Gazette

DOI: 10.17559/tv-20240203001309

Authors: Jia, Zexuan, Lan, Hongjie, Zhang, Yiping, Li, Anlin

Institution: Beijing Jiaotong University

Language: English

Topic: Supply Chain and Inventory Management

Subfield: Management Information Systems

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $431