Integrated Modeling for Location Analysis

Ho-Yin Mak and Zuo-Jun Max Shen

Foundations and Trends(R) in Technology, Information and Operations Management, 2016, vol. 9, issue 1-2, 1-152

Abstract: Delivery of products and services relies on well-managed operations. In designing large-scaled supply chain and service systems, locations of key facilities are a critical decision, as these facilities form the backbone of operations of these systems. For example, a key to effective supply chain management is the deployment of a structurally well-designed facility network, consisting of plants, warehouses, retail stores, etc. The aim of the study of facility location is to develop analytical methodologies to inform the planning decisions for evaluating and selecting siting plans for these facilities that ensure both convenient provision of (or access to) products and services by customers and users, as well as efficient operations (i.e., low operating costs). design.

Keywords: Location analysis; Large-scaled supply chain systems; Facility networks; Facility location; Supply chain design; operations. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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