Designing Stochastic Two-Echelon Distribution Networks
Abstract
Delivering manufacturing goods from production platforms to demand zones is often managed through one or more intermediate locations where storage, transhipment and consolidation activities are performed. When distribution activities cover a large geographical area, depending on hierarchical inventory rules, or concerning urban deployment, multi-echelon network configurations are more appropriate [1]. This type of configuration allows considerable savings compared to direct deliveries from one main depot : intermediate location help to reduce the many freight vehicles going into cities.
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