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A supply chain network design considering transportation cost discounts

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  • Tsao, Yu-Chung
  • Lu, Jye-Chyi

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This study addresses an integrated facility location and inventory allocation problem considering transportation cost discounts. Specifically, this article considers two types of transportation discounts simultaneously: quantity discounts for inbound transportation cost and distance discounts for outbound transportation cost. This study uses an approximation procedure to simplify DC distance calculation details, and develops an algorithm to solve the aforementioned supply chain management (SCM) problems using nonlinear optimization techniques. Numerical studies illustrate the solution procedures and the effects of the model parameters on the SCM decisions and total costs. Results of this study serve as a reference for business managers and administrators.

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  • Tsao, Yu-Chung & Lu, Jye-Chyi, 2012. "A supply chain network design considering transportation cost discounts," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 48(2), pages 401-414.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:transe:v:48:y:2012:i:2:p:401-414
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2011.10.004
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