Distribution network design as a strategic decision has long-term effect on tactical and operational supply chain management. In this research, the location– allocation problem is studied under demand uncertainty. The purposes of this study were to specify the optimal number and location of distribution centers and to determine the allocation of customer demands to distribution centers. ...

Distribution network design as a strategic decision has long-term effect on tactical and operational supply chain management. In this research, the location-allocation problem is studied under demand uncertainty. The purposes of this study were to specify the optimal number and location of distribution centers and to determine the allocation of customer demands to distribution centers. The m...

this paper describes the application of process integration principles to the design of oil refineries hydrogen network. in this regard, a design hierarchy as well as heuristics and required guidelines are proposed. the recommended rules compensate lack of procedure to the design and make the design process easier. the guiding principles of the design are based upon pinch technology and extendi...

Abstract In order to optimize the water supply system for various operation models, this study uses a hilly project as an example. analyze network optimization, two objective functions: cost and dependability. The designer can then select best optimization strategy his needs. design of real-world network, component in seaside town China, was done using methodology. Based on findings, it is cruc...

Transportation and inventory are essential to hazardous materials logistics, while different classes of often transported over a network simultaneously. Despite their in-transit storage incompatibility, the superimposed risks among materials, which results from possible chemical reaction once accidents (e.g., leakage, explosion) happen, further complicate comprehensive plans. In this study, we ...