Title :
A hybrid algorithm for distribution problems
Author :
Bredström, David ; Carlsson, Dick ; Rönnqvist, Mikael
Author_Institution :
Linkoping Univ., Sweden
Abstract :
Distribution is a major factor in the supply chain for Sodra Cell, a leading manufacturer of pulp intended for paper production. Each year, the company transports large quantities of pulp using ships, trains, and trucks; here we focus on scheduling the ships and optimizing deliveries to minimize distribution costs.
Keywords :
dynamic programming; goods distribution; pulp manufacture; scheduling; supply chain management; transportation; Sodra Cell; goods distribution problem; pulp manufacturer; scheduling; supply chain; Companies; Cost function; Europe; Genetic algorithms; Marine vehicles; Milling machines; Production; Raw materials; Scheduling; Supply chains; constrained optimization; evolutionary computing and genetic algorithms; linear programming; supply chain optimization;
Journal_Title :
Intelligent Systems, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIS.2005.59
