Joint optimization of production and routing master planning in mobile supply chains

• A new supply chain concept based on the idea of mobile (moveable) factory. mathematical model for chains. Matching batching, production, and factory routing activities. multi-objective approach a multi-agent problem. Many chains suffer from lack flexibility, adaptability, robustness, which imposes customer dissatisfaction, transportation, backlog, rework costs companies. The (MSC) is newly developed that aims to rectify this In kind chain, distribution, delivery product family are performed by (MF), can be carried truck, while stationary production sites no longer required. process completed directly at customer's location following detail requirements. paper, optimize problem as well scheduling each site, inspired real-world application modular in chemical industry. For purpose, due dates customers’ work orders transportation should considered simultaneously. results indicate if these objective functions taken into account separately, will sub-optimal solutions causing substantial financial losses customers suppliers. proposed bi-objective using optimization proffers Pareto frontier. Accordingly, decision-makers choose range solutions, zero delayed lowest costs. However, many cases it possible reach with just small increase