Supply chain planning is based on the assumption of fixed production locations. This
appears justified insofar as location decisions are usually strategic in nature and …

In this article, the importance of considering operability and control criteria in the analysis
and design of intensified and modular processes is discussed. We first analyze the impact …

The growing amount of plastic waste endangers the environment. Polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) is among the most widespread plastics due to its extensive use in fibers …

Biomass waste is a naturally occurring agricultural byproduct. It is estimated that about 60
million tons per year can be extracted sustainably without altering land use patterns or …

This paper studies the Dynamic Facility Location Problem with Modular Capacities (DFLPM).
It generalizes several facility location problems and consists in determining locations and …

Modular manufacturing is gaining popularity in a variety of industrial applications due to
potential cost-savings as well as process flexibility that can be achieved with the use of small …

Supply chain under demand uncertainty has been a challenging problem due to increased
competition and market volatility in modern markets. Flexibility in planning decisions makes …

Supply chain (SC) networks have become more prominent, complex, and challenging to
manage, especially considering the multitude of risks and uncertainty that may manifest …

E-commerce has experienced a remarkable growth in recent years. This trend is gradually
driving retailers to shift from typical warehouse rental contracts with rigid conditions and long …

The paper aims to study a multi-period maximal covering location problem with the
configuration of different types of facilities, as an extension of the classical maximal covering …