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Optimization Of The Supplier Selection Problem Using Discrete Firefly Algorithm

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  • LÁSZLÓ KOTA

    (University of Miskolc)

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In this article I show a firefly optimization based algorithm which helps to choose the appropriate suppliers in a case of given order quantity of a given product. The developed algorithm takes account of the minimum and maximum order quantities at the different suppliers as constraints. It also takes account of the quantity discounts offered by the different suppliers, which can be described as step function. The algorithm takes account of the capacity and the cost of the used transport vehicles too. The article describes the operation of the algorithm and the penalty functions applied. In the last part the firefly algorithm and the solution given by the MS Excel solver’s general reduced gradient and the evolutionary algorithm is compared.

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  • László Kota, 2012. "Optimization Of The Supplier Selection Problem Using Discrete Firefly Algorithm," Advanced Logistic systems, University of Miskolc, Department of Material Handling and Logistics, vol. 6(1), pages 117-126, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pcz:alspcz:v:6:y:2012:i:1:p:117-126
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    1. Ágota Bányai, 2013. "Just In Sequence Supply With Multilevel Cross Docking," Advanced Logistic systems, University of Miskolc, Department of Material Handling and Logistics, vol. 7(2), pages 5-12, December.
    2. Tamás Bányai & Béla Illés & Miklós Gubán & Ákos Gubán & Fabian Schenk & Ágota Bányai, 2019. "Optimization of Just-In-Sequence Supply: A Flower Pollination Algorithm-Based Approach," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(14), pages 1-26, July.
    3. Péter Telek, 2013. "Equipment Preselection For Integrated Design Of Materials Handling Systems," Advanced Logistic systems, University of Miskolc, Department of Material Handling and Logistics, vol. 7(2), pages 57-66, December.
    4. József Konyha & Tamás Bányai, 2014. "Gprs Based Remote Monitoring System To Support Logistic Decisions," Advanced Logistic systems, University of Miskolc, Department of Material Handling and Logistics, vol. 8(1), pages 67-76, December.
    5. Tadeusz G£Owacki, 2014. "Application Of The Queuing Theory To Modelling The Structure Of The Workshop In The Sphere Of Organizing The Operation Of The Company," Advanced Logistic systems, University of Miskolc, Department of Material Handling and Logistics, vol. 8(2), pages 11-16, December.

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