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Optimizing Petroleum Products Distribution Centers Using GFA and AnyLogistix Simulation: A Case Study

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  • Moqbel S. Jaffal

    (Laboratory of Applied Mechanics and Materials Production (LA2MP), National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), BP. 1173—Route de Soukra (Boîte Postale), P.O. Box 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia)

  • Amjad B. Abdulghafour

    (Department of Production Engineering and Metallurgy, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq)

  • Omar Ayadi

    (Laboratory of Applied Mechanics and Materials Production (LA2MP), National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), BP. 1173—Route de Soukra (Boîte Postale), P.O. Box 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia)

  • Faouzi Masmoudi

    (Laboratory of Applied Mechanics and Materials Production (LA2MP), National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), BP. 1173—Route de Soukra (Boîte Postale), P.O. Box 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia)

Abstract

Background : The Petroleum Products Distribution Company in Anbar Governorate is responsible for securing and distributing petroleum products to various sectors, including transportation, agriculture, industry, and households, through over 100 gas stations. The company has faced significant challenges due to the destruction of its infrastructure caused by past conflicts. These challenges have necessitated strategic decisions to design an efficient distribution network. Methods: This study aimed to assist the company in selecting the optimal location for a distribution center by evaluating four potential locations. Three of the proposed locations were suggested by the company: Ramadi, Habbaniyah, and Haqlaniyah. The fourth location, referred to as the GFA DC location, was determined through a greenfield analysis (GFA) experiment using AnyLogistix software (version 3.2.1. PLE) ALX. The simulation experiment in ALX was conducted using product data, fuel station locations, order quantities, distribution center data, and transportation and emissions data. Results : The simulation results, taking into account both practical and regulatory constraints, indicated that the Ramadi location was the most suitable for establishing the new distribution center. Conclusions : Based on the analysis, the study concluded that the Ramadi location was the optimal site for building the petroleum products distribution center in Anbar Governorate, offering a solution that aligns with the company’s goals of improving distribution efficiency and overcoming existing logistical challenges.

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  • Moqbel S. Jaffal & Amjad B. Abdulghafour & Omar Ayadi & Faouzi Masmoudi, 2025. "Optimizing Petroleum Products Distribution Centers Using GFA and AnyLogistix Simulation: A Case Study," Logistics, MDPI, vol. 9(2), pages 1-15, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlogis:v:9:y:2025:i:2:p:63-:d:1663873
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