Researchers and practitioners often separate logistics network planning into strategic,
tactical, and operational decisions. Due to the interdependence among these levels of …

With the rise of “cross-border-e-commerce”, the third-party-forwarding-logistics (3PFL)
service becomes increasingly popular. Different from the traditional third-party-logistics …

The possibilities of applying Operations Research (OR) techniques in the design of real-
world systems are vast. The optimization and design of the supply chain network (SCN) is …

The present study aims to introduce an integrated production-inventory-routing problem
(PIRP) with a mixed-integer linear programming model, remarking a multi-perishable …

The optimal design of a supply chain network is a challenging problem, especially for large
networks where there are multiple objectives. Such problems are usually formulated as …

Vaccination uptake has become the key factor that will determine our success in containing
the coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) pandemic. Efficient distribution of vaccines to …

Third-party logistics (3PL) is a fast growing business. Many large organisations are using
3PL services to reduce operating costs, simplify business processes, and enhance …

This study proposes a scenario-based mixed-integer programming model to investigate the
responsive-resilient inventory-location problem under uncertainty. The proposed model …

This paper models a public transit system that can serve both passengers and urban freight,
ie, urban co-modality, and investigates the system-wide impacts of co-modality on existing …

Outsourcing last-mile delivery to express companies provides an innovative strategy for
capital goods manufacturers to improve service parts logistics. Given delivery dilemma due …