Managing supply chains : transport optimization and chain synchronization

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Abstract

Transport optimization is part of the broad area of physical distribution and logistics management. Physical distribution involves the handling, movement, and storage of goods from the point of origin to their point of consumption or use, via various channels of distribution. Logistics management involves the management of these operations for efficient and cost effective physical distribution (Ghiani et al. 2004).
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTransitions towards sustainable mobility : new solutions and approaches for sustainable transport systems
EditorsJ.A.E.E. van Nunen, P. Huijbregts, P. Rietveld
Place of PublicationDordrecht
PublisherSpringer
Chapter7
Pages119-137
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-642-21192-8
ISBN (Print)978-3-642-21191-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Supply Chain
  • travel Time
  • Pareto Front
  • Travel Salesman Problem
  • Vehicle Route Problem

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