Inventory service-level optimization in a distribution network design problem using heterogeneous fleet

Rafael B. Carmona Benitez, Esther Segura, Angelica Lozano

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Abstract

This paper is an extension of a study that presents a model and a three phase's methodology for distribution networks design based on the location-allocation problem (LRP) and the inventory-routing problem (IRP) considering a fleet of vehicles with heterogeneous capacity. The methodology first phase is facilities location, second phase is facilities allocation, and third phase is inventory-routing. In the last phase, the re-order time (T) per facility is obtained, considering a constant level of service (α) for all facilities. In this paper, the problem is modified by aggregating shortage or unfilled demand costs (Pc) to the objective function, and the methodology phase three is modified by including decision variable α. T and α are obtained by the application of two heuristics. In this paper, we show that the inclusion of α as decision variable, improves solution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 17th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2342-2347
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479960781
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Nov 2014
Event2014 17th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2014 - Qingdao, China
Duration: 8 Oct 201411 Oct 2014

Publication series

Name2014 17th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2014

Conference

Conference2014 17th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityQingdao
Period8/10/1411/10/14

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