A Multi-Period Location-Allocation-Inventory Problem for Ambulance and Helicopter Ambulance Stations: Robust Possibilistic Approach

A robust approach to multi period covering location-allocation problem in pharmaceutical supply chain

This paper proposes a discrete capacitated covering location-allocation model for pharmaceutical centers. In the presented model, two objectives are considered; the first one is minimization of costs and the second one try to maximize customer satisfaction by definition of social justice. Social justice in the model means that we consider customers satisfaction by using distance. the introduced...

Framework of TAZ_OPT Model for Ambulance Location and Allocation Problem

Our study is concerned with the development of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance location and allocation model called the Time-based Ambulance Zoning Optimization Model (TAZ_OPT). This paper presents the framework of the study. The model is formulated using the goal programming (GP), where the goals are to determine the satellite locations of ambulances and the number of ambulances ...

A robust possibilistic programming approach to multi-period location-allocation of organ transplant centers under uncertainty

Article history: Received 1 September 2013 Received in revised form 6 May 2014 Accepted 7 May 2014 Available online 20 May 2014

An ambulance helicopter for emergency calls.

The use of a helicopter as a primary response vehicle for the Cornwall Ambulance Service is presented. A brief analysis of the activities of the First Air Ambulance is described and an appraisal of its effects on the overall performance of the Service is given. Emphasis is given to patient acceptability and also to the flexibility of the helicopter in terms of its response to different situatio...

Ambulance Location for Maximum Survival