A supply-chain optimization model of the allocation of containerized imports from Asia to the United States
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This article proposes a mixed integer non-linear programming model for the optimizing supply chains of importers of waterborne containerized goods from Asia to the USA. This model determines the least-cost strategy for an importer, in terms of ports and landside transportation modes to be used, where costs considered include costs for transportation and handling, pipeline inventory, and safety-stock. We introduce a heuristic algorithm to quickly solve the mathematical model to near optimality. We assess the proposed heuristic compared to use of a commercial solver, and provide general recommendations for efficient supply-chain strategies as a function of the value of imported goods. 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Long- and Short-Run supply-chain optimization models for the allocation and congestion management of containerized imports from Asia to the United States
1366-5545/$ see front matter 2011 Elsevier Ltd doi:10.1016/j.tre.2011.02.006 ⇑ Corresponding author. Tel.: +1 778 782 3564; fa E-mail address: [email protected] (P. Jula). Analytical models are introduced for predicting the allocation to ports and transportation channels of containerized goods imported from Asia to the USA. Assuming fixed distributions for container flow-times, the Long-Run Model he...
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