logistic network design is one of the most important strategic decisions in supply chain management that has recently attracted the attention of many researchers. transportation network design is then one of the most important fields of logistic network. this study is concerned with designing a multi-stage and multi-product logistic network. at first, a mixed integer nonlinear programming model...

In many industries supply chain flexibility is becoming a more and more important concept for gaining competitive advantages. By the design and use of strategic supply chain networks significant improvements of supply chain flexibility can be achieved. The article identifies resources, objects and parameters of supply chain flexibility and highlights the potentials of a strategic supply chain n...

Nowadays, Economic systems play an important role in environment's field. Along with the rapid change in global manufacturing scenario, environmental and social issues are becoming more important in managing any business. Increasing pressures and challenges to improve economic and environmental performance have been caused developing countries in generally in particular to consider and to start...

this research provides an optimization tool for use by supply chain managers in the design and operation of manufacturing- distribution networks under uncertain demand conditions. the problem under consideration consists of determining the supply chain infrastructure; raw material purchases, shipments, and inventories; and finished product production quantities, inventories, and shipments neede...

In recent years, markets and supply chains have become increasingly global in nature. Increased competition has driven the need for more efficient and costeffective supply chain strategies and production methods. Firms have effectively used analytical techniques to develop manufacturing and supply chain solutions at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels. One such analytical technique ...