This paper presents a multi-objective and multi-service location-allocation model with capacity planning to design a healthcare facilities network through considering a referral system. Therefore, a mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model containing two objective functions is proposed. The first objective function is  relates to minimization of total opening cost, minimization of tota...

The importance of strategic alignment has been recognized both by academia and practitioners alike. Previous research provides an ample body of work both on IT governance and strategic alignment. However, empirical evidence of the effect of IT governance on alignment is still lacking. This study explores how IT governance impacts strategic alignment on strategic and tactical levels. Based on a ...

In this paper we consider the location of a tree-shaped facility S on a tree network, using the ordered median function of the weighted distances to represent the total transportation cost objective. This function unifies and generalizes the most common criteria used in location modeling, e.g., median and center. If there are n demand points at the nodes of the tree T = (V ,E), this function is...

Many researchers currently seek to combine the predictability of real-time systems with the intelligence of AI planning systems. We develop a framework for describing various approaches to this problem, by distinguishing strategic and tactical methods for meeting real-time performance guarantees. We introduce the any-dimension algorithm concept to clarify the fundamental connict between real-ti...

The seventh edition of Retailing Management maintains the basic philosophy of the previous six editions. We continue to focus on key strategic issues with an emphasis on financial considerations and implementation through merchandise and store management. These strategic and tactical issues are examined for a broad spectrum of retailers, both large and small, domestic and international, selling...

Supply chain network design attempts to define the best supply chain configuration that enables an organization to maximize its long-term economic performance. Typically, the decisions cover three planning levels (Anthony, 1965; Bertrand, 2003; Fleischmann et al., 2002; Manzini et al., 2008): • Long-term planning (three to five years): Decisions of this level are called strategic decisions and ...