We consider a joint location-inventory problem involving a single supplier and multiple
retailers. Associated with each retailer is some variable demand. Due to this variability …

In this paper, we consider a variant of the Location-Routing Problem (LRP), namely the LRP
with simultaneous pickup and delivery (LRPSPD). The LRPSPD seeks to minimize total cost …

This paper proposes a mixed integer program (MIP) for the network design problem of a
parcel carrier that manages online orders from omnichannel retailers. The network includes …

E-commerce is still a strong growing segment with fierce competition among parcel delivery
service providers. To stay ahead of the competitors innovation is necessary. Currently …

This paper presents a location model that assigns online demands to the capacitated
regional warehouses currently serving in-store demands in a multi-channel supply chain …

The planning of the location service areas of smart parcel locker facilities became a critical
aspect of logistics last mile delivery. In e-commerce, the efficiency of delivering merchandise …

We propose a formulation for the pickup and delivery problem with time windows, based on
a novel modeling strategy that allows the assignment of vehicles to routes explicitly in two …

Two-tier city logistics systems are playing a very important role nowadays in the
management of urban freight activities. Although several city authorities have promoted …

The rapid rise of electronic commerce has entailed an increase in logistic complexity, with
last-mile logistics being the most critical element in deliveries. Since users prefer goods to …

Surges in e-commerce sales represent a huge challenge for urban freight transport. Parcel
lockers constitute a valid solution for addressing the challenges home deliveries imply. In …