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TY - JOUR
T1 - A strategic capacity allocation model for a complex supply chain: formulation and solution approach comparison
AU - Li, H
AU - Hendry, L
AU - Teunter, R H
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - In this paper, a capacity allocation problem is discussed based on a more complex supply chain than has been typically considered in previous quantitative modelling studies. This study analyses an integrated supply chain operation from raw material purchasing to final product distribution. The aim is to optimize the allocation of capacities among different facilities and product items. In this paper, a mixed integer programming model with dynamic characteristics is presented first, and then alternative solution procedures are introduced. The solution procedures include the development of a decomposition heuristic and an integrated heuristic algorithm. A computation study compares the solution procedures and uses sensitivity analysis to show that the heuristics work well. Thus, by adequately modelling a more realistic sized supply chain problem, this study represents an important advance in supply chain modelling research.
AB - In this paper, a capacity allocation problem is discussed based on a more complex supply chain than has been typically considered in previous quantitative modelling studies. This study analyses an integrated supply chain operation from raw material purchasing to final product distribution. The aim is to optimize the allocation of capacities among different facilities and product items. In this paper, a mixed integer programming model with dynamic characteristics is presented first, and then alternative solution procedures are introduced. The solution procedures include the development of a decomposition heuristic and an integrated heuristic algorithm. A computation study compares the solution procedures and uses sensitivity analysis to show that the heuristics work well. Thus, by adequately modelling a more realistic sized supply chain problem, this study represents an important advance in supply chain modelling research.
U2 - 10.1016/j.ijpe.2007.02.033
DO - 10.1016/j.ijpe.2007.02.033
M3 - Journal article
VL - 121
SP - 505
EP - 518
JO - International Journal of Production Economics
JF - International Journal of Production Economics
SN - 0925-5273
IS - 2
ER -