Title :
An MILP model application for supply network planning in the production of chemical commodities
Author :
Günther, H.O. ; Kannegiesser, M.
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. of Berlin, Berlin
Abstract :
A global supply network planning model for application in the production of chemical commodities is presented. Major modules of the model formulation reflect sales, distribution, production, and procurement activities. The objective of the model is to maximize profit by coordinating all activities within the supply chain. The model formulation is related to a real industry case.
Keywords :
chemical industry; integer programming; linear programming; procurement; production planning; profitability; sales management; chemical commodities production; distribution activities; mixed integer linear programming; procurement activities; production activities; profit maximisation; sales activities; supply network planning; Chemical industry; Chemical products; Contracts; Manufacturing systems; Marketing and sales; Procurement; Production planning; Raw materials; Supply chains; Transportation; Chemical industry; mixed-integer linear optimization; supply network planning;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 2007 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1529-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1529-8
DOI :
10.1109/IEEM.2007.4419414
