Multi-criteria fuzzy optimization for locating warehouses and distribution centers in a supply chain network

Journal of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers

Volumn 38, Issue 5-6, 2007, Pages 393-407

  Chen, Cheng Liang ^a   Yuan, Tzu Wei ^a   Lee, Wen Cheng ^a  

^a NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Fuzzy decision making; Mixed integer linear program (MILP); Multiple objectives; Supply chain management; Uncertainty

Indexed keywords

DECISION MAKING; INTEGER PROGRAMMING; LINEAR PROGRAMMING; OPTIMIZATION; UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS;

FUZZY DECISION MAKING; MULTI-CRITERIA FUZZY OPTIMIZATION; SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK;

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT;

DECISION MAKING; INTEGER PROGRAMMING; LINEAR PROGRAMMING; OPTIMIZATION; SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT; UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS;

EID: 39449106980     PISSN: 03681653     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcice.2007.08.001     Document Type: Article

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