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2012 (Vol 24), Issue 2
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Cost Optimisation in Freight Distribution with Cross-Docking: N-Echelon Location Routing Problem

Authors:

Jesus Gonzalez-Feliu

Keywords:location-routing problems, multi-echelon distribution, cross-docking, combinatorial optimisation, literature review

Abstract

Freight transportation constitutes one of the main activities that influence the economy and society, as it assures a vital link between suppliers and customers and represents a major source of employment. Multi-echelon distribution is one of the most common strategies adopted by the transportation companies in an aim of cost reduction. Although vehicle routing problems are very common in operational research, they are essentially related to single-echelon cases. This paper presents the main concepts of multi-echelon distribution with cross-docks and a unified notation for the N-echelon location routing problem. A literature review is also presented, in order to list the main problems and methods that can be helpful for scientists and transportation practitioners.

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Gonzalez-Feliu, J. (et al.) 1900. Cost Optimisation in Freight Distribution with Cross-Docking: N-Echelon Location Routing Problem. Traffic&Transportation Journal. 24, 2 (Jan. 1900), 143-149. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7307/ptt.v24i2.286.

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