Collaborative distribution network design with surging demand and facility disruptions

R Alikhani, M Eskandarpour, H Jahani - International Journal of Production …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, we study a new approach to horizontal collaboration, the so-called coalition
configuration among partnering companies through sharing distribution centers in a network …

Elevating logistics performance: harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in e-commerce

G Malhotra, M Kharub - The International Journal of Logistics …, 2025 - emerald.com
Purpose Artificial intelligence (AI) usage improves e-commerce logistics efficiency. However,
many actors can play significant roles, such as supply chain consistency (SCC), last-mile …

Reliable scheduling and routing in robust multiple cross-docking networks design

F Taheri, AF Taft - Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 2024 - Elsevier
This study introduces a novel framework called Reliable Pollution Scheduling and Routing
with Multi-Cross-Docking. The core idea behind this framework is to optimize the processing …

Improving supply chain resilience through investment in flexibility and innovation

V Ghomi, SVR Nooraei, N Shekarian… - … Journal of Systems …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study examines how a firm can improve its resilience to respond effectively to supply
chain disruptions through investment in flexibility and innovation. There are several …

Modelling and heuristically solving three-dimensional loading constrained vehicle routing problem with cross-docking

X Cen, G Zhou, B Ji, SY Samson, Z Zhang… - Advanced Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cross-docking is a logistics strategy widely applied in numerous enterprises, where vehicle
scheduling is one of the most important factor in operational level for cost reduction. In sight …

Challenges and Opportunities for the Development of Polish Enterprises in the Face of Crisis Threats

A Sobczak, E Chomać-Pierzecka - World, 2024 - mdpi.com
Enterprises are currently facing difficult decisions due to the threats caused by the ongoing
economic crisis, the war in Ukraine, and inflation. Due to broken supply chains, companies …

Robust cooperative hub location optimization considering demand uncertainty and hub disruptions

S Li, Y Zhuang, Y Zu, L Liu, T Fan - Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Amidst the rise of economic globalization and increased commodity trading, the logistics
industry is experiencing rapid growth, encountering intricate transportation demands and …

A multi-objective optimization model of truck scheduling problem using cross-dock in supply chain management: NSGA-II and NRGA

A Haghgoei, A Irajpour, N Hamidi - Journal of Modelling in …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper aims to develop a multi-objective problem for scheduling the operations
of trucks entering and exiting cross-docks where the number of unloaded or loaded products …

Modelling of Cross-Docking Terminal-Based Supply Chain Solutions in Industry 4.0 Era

Á Bányai - Central European Conference on Logistics, 2024 - Springer
An important part for the efficient operation of manufacturing and service companies is the
development of modern supply chain solutions that ensures efficient, flexible and …

Flexibility as a performance measurement of supplier innovativeness and supply chain integration in the hotel industry

TF Espino-Rodríguez, M Gebril-Taha… - … of Integrated Supply …, 2024 - inderscienceonline.com
In the current context, hotels must enhance their flexibility and adapt their services to meet
the needs of their customers by offering a wide range of services and quickly adapting to …