Title :
Research on Distribution Centers Location Problem
Author :
Chen, Zixia ; Wang, Yeqing
Author_Institution :
Center for Res. in Modern Bus., ZJGSU, Hangzhou
Abstract :
The distribution center (DC) is an important component of modern logistics, like a bridge that connects the suppliers and customers, and its location problem has been attached importance very much. In this paper, the existing DC location model is expanded by considering the situation with multi-suppliers. Meanwhile, this location problem is divided into the supply stage and the distribution stage, and then we use the max-min ant clustering algorithm at these stages respectively to optimize the complete location problem. Finally, a simulation experiment is given to verify the feasibility of this algorithm, and the results indicate that this algorithm is suitable for the DC location with the existence of multi-suppliers.
Keywords :
facility location; goods distribution; minimax techniques; pattern clustering; supply chain management; DC location model; distribution centers location problem; distribution stage; logistics; max-min ant clustering; multisuppliers; supply stage; Ant colony optimization; Bridges; Clustering algorithms; Costs; Distributed control; Electronic mail; Information technology; Logistics; Mathematical model; Transportation; Max-Min ant system; clustering; location problem;
Conference_Titel :
MultiMedia and Information Technology, 2008. MMIT '08. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Three Gorges
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3556-2
DOI :
10.1109/MMIT.2008.178
