Distribution network design: An integer programming approach

Georgakopoulos, A; Mihiotis, A

dc.contributor.author	Georgakopoulos, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Mihiotis, A	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:20:16Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:20:16Z
dc.date.issued	2004	en
dc.identifier.issn	09696989	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/15872
dc.subject	Activity-based costing	en
dc.subject	Evaluation index	en
dc.subject	Integer programming	en
dc.subject	Physical distribution	en
dc.subject.other	freight transport	en
dc.subject.other	goods exchange	en
dc.subject.other	index method	en
dc.subject.other	methodology	en
dc.subject.other	traffic management	en
dc.title	Distribution network design: An integer programming approach	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/S0969-6989(02)00061-9	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0969-6989(02)00061-9	en
heal.publicationDate	2004	en
heal.abstract	The extent to which a channel of distribution creates an efficient flow of products from the producer to the consumer is a major concern of management. Due to the dynamic nature of the business environment, management must monitor and evaluate the performance of the distribution network regularly and frequently. Efficiency of a distribution network can translate into significant savings for a company. Nevertheless, the physical distribution has been recognised as one of the least managed areas of marketing, leaving great room for improvement. The subject of this study is the management of the physical distribution of products-in a daily basis-with the best possible utilisation of the distribution devices and the human resources that the company owns. Software has been developed for evaluating customers and products, dividing the geographic zones, determining the priorities and planning the routes. © 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.	en
heal.journalName	Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/S0969-6989(02)00061-9	en
dc.identifier.volume	11	en
dc.identifier.issue	1	en
dc.identifier.spage	41	en
dc.identifier.epage	49	en