Integrated optimization of inventory-distribution systems by random local search and a genetic algorithm

Computers and Industrial Engineering

Volumn 42, Issue 2-4, 2002, Pages 175-188

  Yokoyama, Masao ^a  

^a FUKUSHIMA UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Genetic algorithm; Inventory control; Linear programming; Random local search; Simulation; Transportation problem

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL METHODS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; COSTS; DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; LINEAR PROGRAMMING; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION; TRANSPORTATION;

INVENTORY-DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS;

INVENTORY CONTROL;

EID: 0037061464     PISSN: 03608352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0360-8352(02)00023-2     Document Type: Conference Paper

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