Advancements in continuous approximation models for logistics and transportation systems: 1996–2016

S Ansari, M Başdere, X Li, Y Ouyang… - … Research Part B …, 2018 - Elsevier
Continuous approximation (CA) is an efficient and parsimonious technique for modeling
complex logistics problems. In this paper, we review recent studies that develop CA models …

Multi-period stochastic optimization of a sustainable multi-feedstock second generation bioethanol supply chain− A logistic case study in Midwestern United States

A Osmani, J Zhang - Land use policy, 2017 - Elsevier
This work proposes a multi-objective optimization model to design a sustainable multi-
period second generation biomass-to-bioethanol supply chain under multiple uncertainties …

Robust grain supply chain design considering post-harvest loss and harvest timing equilibrium

K An, Y Ouyang - Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper presents a bi-level robust optimization model, where a food company maximizes
its profit and minimizes post-harvest loss by optimally deploying grain processing/storage …

Renewable energy development in China: Spatial clustering and socio-spatial embeddedness

P Huang, Y Liu - Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports, 2017 - Springer
Purpose of review In the past decade, China has made remarkable achievements in the
development of renewable energies. This article adopts a geographical perspective for …

Designing a bio-fuel network considering links reliability and risk-pooling effect in bio-refineries

F Salimi, B Vahdani - Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 2018 - Elsevier
Bio-fuel is one of the most important alternatives to fossil fuels due to energy shortages. The
bio-fuel is derived from biomass that is obtained from agricultural products such as plant …

Planning reliable service facility location against disruption risks and last-mile congestion in a continuous space

Z Wang, S Xie, Y Ouyang - Transportation Research Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a methodological framework that incorporates probabilistic facility
disruption risks, last-mile customers travel path choices, and the induced traffic congestion …

Optimal design and operation of a second-generation biofuels supply chain

HN Geismar, BA McCarl, SW Searcy - IISE Transactions, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
This article investigates how climate influences the value of adding preprocessing depots to
a second-generation biorefinery's supply chain. This is vital because humidity determines …

Connected infrastructure location design under additive service utilities

X Li, H Medal, X Qu - Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 2019 - Elsevier
An infrastructure system usually contains a number of inter-connected infrastructure links
that connect users to services or products. Where to locate these infrastructure links is a …

Biofuel supply chain network design and operations

MK Lim, Y Ouyang - Environmentally responsible supply chains, 2016 - Springer
The rapidly growing biofuel industry poses considerable challenges to its supply chain
network design and operations. In this chapter, we introduce key characteristics of the …

A reliable location model for heterogeneous systems under partial capacity losses

H Fan, J Ma, X Li - Transportation Research Part C: Emerging …, 2018 - Elsevier
Due to the interdependency between multiple infrastructure systems, the performance of a
facility may depend on the resources or supplies received from other facilities. However …