Advancements in continuous approximation models for logistics and transportation systems: 1996–2016

S Ansari, M Başdere, X Li, Y Ouyang… - … Research Part B …, 2018 - Elsevier
Continuous approximation (CA) is an efficient and parsimonious technique for modeling
complex logistics problems. In this paper, we review recent studies that develop CA models …

Drones for disaster response and relief operations: A continuous approximation model

S Chowdhury, A Emelogu, M Marufuzzaman… - International Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a Continuous Approximation (CA) model that designs the potentiality of
drones as a mode of transportation to supply emergency commodities in a disaster-affected …

A heuristic algorithm for solving large location–inventory problems with demand uncertainty

MS Puga, JS Tancrez - European Journal of Operational Research, 2017 - Elsevier
In this paper, we analyze a location–inventory problem for the design of large supply chain
networks with uncertain demand. We give a continuous non-linear formulation that …

A continuous approximation approach for assessment routing in disaster relief

M Huang, KR Smilowitz, B Balcik - Transportation Research Part B …, 2013 - Elsevier
In this paper, we focus on the assessment routing problem which routes teams to different
communities to assess damage and relief needs following a disaster. To address time …

A supply chain network design considering transportation cost discounts

YC Tsao, JC Lu - Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and …, 2012 - Elsevier
This study addresses an integrated facility location and inventory allocation problem
considering transportation cost discounts. Specifically, this article considers two types of …

Seaport-dry port network design considering multimodal transport and carbon emissions

YC Tsao, VT Linh - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018 - Elsevier
Dry port can speed the flow of cargo between ships and major land transportation networks
while reducing carbon emissions and relieving seaport congestion. This study introduces a …

Design of a carbon-efficient supply-chain network under trade credits

YC Tsao - International Journal of Systems Science: Operations & …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
This paper addresses a supply-chain-network design problem under carbon emissions
consideration and trade credits. A direct accounting approach was used to translate issues …

Solving conflicting bi-objective facility location problem by NSGA II evolutionary algorithm

R Bhattacharya, S Bandyopadhyay - The International Journal of …, 2010 - Springer
This paper focuses on the facility location problem with two conflicting objectives. We
observe that minimization of the total cost of a particular echelon may lead to the increase in …

A continuous approximation approach for the integrated facility-inventory allocation problem

YC Tsao, D Mangotra, JC Lu, M Dong - European journal of operational …, 2012 - Elsevier
In today's retail business many companies have a complex distribution network with several
national and regional distribution centers. This article studies an integrated facility location …

Designing a supply chain network for deteriorating inventory under preservation effort and trade credits

YC Tsao - International Journal of Production Research, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
When designing a perishable goods supply chain network under trade credit arrangements,
distribution companies must contend with deteriorating inventory and product preservation …