The distribution process in business-to-business materials trading is among the most
complex and in transparent ones within logistics. The highly volatile environment requires …

Managers of logistics networks have the complex task of continuously maintaining their
network in good operating conditions under a changing environment. Thus, they need to …

Continuously maintaining a logistics network (LNW) in good condition is a challenging task
for decision makers. For purposes of improving an LNW's performance, promising actions …

The efficient design of supply chains incorporating ecological objectives is a strategic task
that is increasingly attracting the attention of companies. This paper introduces a simulation …

Supply network design is an important strategic operations management problem. The
paper discusses the use of simulation-based optimization for solving this task in a …

Der Anspruch an die Verfügbarkeit von Waren durch Geschäfts-und Endkunden hat in den
letzten Jahren immer weiter zugenommen, sodass mittlerweile eine vollständige …

This paper introduces the implementation and utilization of domain-specific information in a
decision support system (DSS) for logistics distribution networks. This information is used to …

For the purpose of improving the performance of logistics networks, socalled logistics
assistance systems (LASs) are used. A LAS supports decision makers in taking actions …

∗ Corresponding author: markus. rabe@ tu-dortmund. de† Speaker of sites where items are
stored as SKUs. The optimization solution is in the form of an action plan that specifies the …

Optimising distribution networks is challenging because of the complex relationships
between entities in the network and their conflicting objectives. It is an NP-hard …