The design of distribution systems raises hard combinatorial optimization problems. For
instance, facility location problems must be solved at the strategic decision level to place …

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 …

Distribution of products throughout a supply chain could be managed via multimodal
transportation networks. This will be more likely in long-haul transportation where a decision …

This paper examines a reliable capacitated location–routing problem in which depots are
randomly disrupted. Customers whose depots fail must be reinserted into the routes of …

Multi echelon distribution systems have become more common in recent years. This paper
addresses the two echelon open location routing problem (2E-OLRP) which is a variant of …

The capacitated location routing problem (CLRP) integrates a facility location problem with a
multi-depot vehicle routing problem. We consider the CLRP with stochastic demands, whose …

Location-routing problems (LRPs) widely exist in logistics activities. For the biomass waste
collection, there is a recognized need for novel models to locate the collection facilities and …

Effective planning and execution of humanitarian aid logistics activities ensure that disaster‐
related losses are minimized. This study addresses a tactical‐level pre‐disaster …

Location routing problem (LRP) is a popular and challenging topic in the field of logistic
systems. LRP needs to address the depot location problem and vehicle routing problem at …

This paper considers the capacitated single and multiple allocation hub location problems
with stochastic demands. The objective is to determine the number of hub facilities, their …