The inventory-routing problem (IRP) dates back 30 years. It can be described as the
combination of vehicle-routing and inventory management problems, in which a supplier …

This paper describes industrial aspects of combined inventory management and routing in
maritime and road-based transportation, and gives a classification and comprehensive …

Supplemental Readings: A list of reference sources, including Internet websites will be
provided. Students are encouraged to read these materials for reference and class …

Logistics can be an indispensable part of integrated environmentalmanagement
programmes because of its cross‐functional nature. Providesan overview of environmentally …

This paper is a computational study to investigate the value of coordinating production and
distribution planning. The particular scenario we consider concerns a plant that produces a …

This expanded edition of ALogistics Systems Analysis@ includes new-search results and
numerous modifications to enhance comprehensiveness and clarity. It has two new sections …

Supply chain management (SCM) is explored from an operational perspective, following a
threefold approach. The article introduces a set of management techniques and supporting …

This paper reviews recent work on integrated analysis of production-distribution systems,
and identifies important areas where further research is needed. By integrated analysis we …

An integrated optimization model for production and distribution planning is proposed, with
the aim of optimally coordinating important and interrelated logistic decisions such as …

This paper addresses coordination of production planning among multiple plants in a
vertically integrated firm. Currently there is no unified body of literature that deals with this …