The Steiner tree problem (STP) in graphs is one of the most studied problems in
combinatorial optimization. Since its inception in 1970, numerous articles published in the …

Abstract Throughout its history, Operational Research has evolved to include methods,
models and algorithms that have been applied to a wide range of contexts. This …

This chapter introduces modern Location Science. It traces the roots of the area and
describes the path leading to the full establishment of this research field. It identifies several …

The uncapacitated facility location (UFL) problem is one of the most famous and most
studied problems in the operations research literature. Given a set of potential facility …

This work addresses an operational problem of a logistics service provider that consists of
finding an optimal route for a vehicle carrying customer parcels from a central depot to …

This paper presents a unified framework for the general network design problem which
encompasses several classical problems involving combined location and network design …

We consider a family of competitive facility location problems in which a “newcomer”
company enters the market and has to decide where to locate a set of new facilities so as to …

Molecular imprinted polymers (MIPs) as extraordinary compounds with unique features have
presented a wide range of applications and benefits to researchers. In particular when used …

This paper presents a combined Facility Location/Network Design Problem which
simultaneously considers the location of facilities and the design of its underlying network so …

This study introduces a general framework, called Bi-sided facility location, for a wide range
of problems in the area of combined facility location and routing problems such as locating …