Fuzzy linear programming approach to multi-mode distribution planning problem


BİLGEN B., Ozkarahan I.

10th International Conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems, KES 2006, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, 9 - 11 October 2006, pp.37-45, (Full Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume:
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/11892960_5
  • City: Bournemouth
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Page Numbers: pp.37-45
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study we address the multi-product, multi-period, multi-mode distribution planning problem. The objective of this paper is to present a real distribution planning problem in which rail/road transportation is integrated within a whole focus on supply chain management. However, in real world problems, practical situations are often not well-defined and thus can not be described precisely. Therefore fuzzy mathematical programming becomes a valuable extension of traditional crisp optimization models. This paper also illustrates how a fuzzy linear programming approach be used to model and solve the multi-mode transportation problem. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2006.