Integrated Approaches for Multilevel Distribution Problems
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In this work we deal with multilevel integrated distribution problems and in particular, we analyse the management of inventories of final goods in the distribution system. We present a survey of methods proposed in the recent literature devoted to the integration of inventory management systems. Starting from the concept of echelon inventory position we present an approach for the optimal flow of goods in a three level network.
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