Multi-objective uncapacitated facility location problem with customers’ preferences: Pareto-based and weighted sum GA-based approaches
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DOI: 10.1007/s00500-019-03774-1
Abstract: The uncapacitated facility location problem (UFLP) is a well-known combinatorial optimization problem having single-objective function. The objective of UFLP is to find a subset of facilities from a given set of potential facility locations such… read more here.
Keywords: facility; uncapacitated facility; problem; multi objective ... See more keywords
Exact and heuristic approaches for the cycle hub location problem
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DOI: 10.1007/s10479-015-2091-2
Abstract: In this paper, we present solution algorithms for the cycle hub location problem (CHLP), which seeks to locate p hub facilities that are connected by means of a cycle, and to assign non-hub nodes to… read more here.
Keywords: location problem; hub; cycle hub; cycle ... See more keywords
Formulation and solution of a two-stage capacitated facility location problem with multilevel capacities
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DOI: 10.1007/s10479-017-2741-7
Abstract: In this paper, the multi-product facility location problem in a two-stage supply chain is investigated. In this problem, the locations of depots (distribution centres) need to be determined along with their corresponding capacities. Moreover, the… read more here.
Keywords: location problem; facility location; two stage; multilevel capacities ... See more keywords
Benders Decomposition Algorithms for Two Variants of the Single Allocation Hub Location Problem
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DOI: 10.1007/s11067-018-9424-z
Abstract: The hub location problem (HLP) is a special type of the facility location problem with numerous applications in the airline industry, postal services, and computer and telecommunications networks. This paper addresses two basic variants of… read more here.
Keywords: location problem; problem; single allocation; hub location ... See more keywords
Linear and conic reformulations for the maximum capture location problem under multinomial logit choice
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DOI: 10.1007/s11590-020-01684-y
Abstract: This paper presents three reformulations for the well-known maximum capture location problem under multinomial logit choice. The problem can be cast as an integer fractional program and it has been the subject of several linear… read more here.
Keywords: location problem; problem multinomial; capture location; multinomial logit ... See more keywords
The gateway hub location problem
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2018.08.006
Abstract: We introduce the Gateway Hub Location Problem (GHLP) to design global air transportation systems. Relying on a three-level hub network structure and on having nodes located in different geographic regions, the GHLP consists of locating… read more here.
Keywords: location problem; hub; gateway hub; global flows ... See more keywords
A pareto optimal study for the multi-objective oil platform location problem with NSGA-II
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DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2018.05.037
Abstract: Abstract Offshore production has a high level of complexity inherent to its development and exploration. This context leads to the need for the Multi-objective and Multi-level Capacitated Oil Platform Location Problem (MMCOPLP), which is used… read more here.
Keywords: location problem; platform location; pareto optimal; multi objective ... See more keywords
Sustainable generalized refueling station location problem under uncertainty
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2020.102497
Abstract: Abstract This paper proposes a novel optimization model for designing sustainable refueling networks in urban areas. Indicators such as total cost, environmental pollution, and social welfare of the districts are quantified as objective functions. Compared… read more here.
Keywords: sustainable generalized; refueling station; uncertainty; station location ... See more keywords
The facility location problem with capacity transfers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2020.101943
Abstract: Abstract This paper explores the concept of capacity transfer in the context of capacitated facility location problems. This is accomplished by assuming that facilities with surplus capacity/production can cooperate with those facing shortage by transferring… read more here.
Keywords: location problem; facility location; problem; capacity ... See more keywords
Solving a continuous multifacility location problem by DC algorithms
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DOI: 10.1080/10556788.2020.1771335
Abstract: The paper presents a new approach to solve multifacility location problems, which is based on mixed integer programming and algorithms for minimizing differences of convex (DC) functions. The main challenges for solving the multifacility location… read more here.
Keywords: location problem; multifacility location; continuous multifacility; solving continuous ... See more keywords
The drop box location problem
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DOI: 10.1080/24725854.2023.2213754
Abstract: For decades, voting-by-mail and the use of ballot drop boxes has substantially grown within the United States (U.S.), and in response, many U.S. election officials have added new drop boxes to their voting infrastructure. However,… read more here.
Keywords: drop boxes; location problem; drop box; drop ... See more keywords