Optimization model and algorithm analysis on supply chain resources integration decision in 4PL

Xitong Gongcheng Lilun yu Shijian/System Engineering Theory and Practice

Volumn 28, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 20-28

  Yao, Jian Ming ^a   Liu, Li Wen ^b  

^a Renmin Business School   (China)

^b Tsinghua University   (China)

Author keywords

Ant algorithm; Optimization model; Resources integration; Supply chain; The fourth party logistics (4PL)

Indexed keywords

ALGORITHMS; INTEGRATION; LOGISTICS; OPTIMIZATION;

ANT ALGORITHM; DECISION OPTIMIZATION; DOMINANT FACTOR; OPTIMIZATION MODEL; RESOURCES INTEGRATION; THE FOURTH PARTY LOGISTICS (4PL);

SUPPLY CHAINS;

EID: 45449092782     PISSN: 10006788     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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