The inventory-routing problem (IRP) dates back 30 years. It can be described as the
combination of vehicle-routing and inventory management problems, in which a supplier …

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 …

In the e‐commerce era, vendors have to satisfy a large number of on‐line orders, mainly
from private customers, with low weight and volume, reduced delivery time, and overlap of …

This paper describes industrial aspects of combined inventory management and routing in
maritime and road-based transportation, and gives a classification and comprehensive …

This expanded edition of ALogistics Systems Analysis@ includes new-search results and
numerous modifications to enhance comprehensiveness and clarity. It has two new sections …

This paper presents a comprehensive model framework for linking decisions and
performance throughout the material-production-distribution supply chain. The purpose of …

To provide public logistics services, Supply Hub in Industrial Park (SHIP) is facing
challenges on getting real-time interactions with its member enterprises, and real-time …

This paper develops an analytic method for minimizing the cost of distributing freight by truck
from a supplier to many customers. It derives formulas for transportation and inventory costs …

This paper reviews recent work on integrated analysis of production-distribution systems,
and identifies important areas where further research is needed. By integrated analysis we …

Vendor managed inventory replenishment is a business practice in which vendors monitor
their customers' inventories, and decide when and how much inventory should be …