STRATEGIC PRODUCTION-DISTRIBUTION MODELS - A CRITICAL-REVIEW WITH EMPHASIS ON GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MODELS

An extensive literature review of strategic production-distribution mo dels is presented in this article. The review is classified into four sections: Previous reviews, Optimization models, Additional issues for modeling, and Case studies and applications. The review of mixed inte ger programming models is a fundamental part of this paper. It focuses on the identification of the relevant factors included in the formula tions, and the specific characteristics of solution methods and comput ational experiences. Summary tables, describing the main characteristi cs of selected models found in the literature, are also presented. Spe cial emphasis is placed on models for global logistics systems, addres sing their lack of features, and identifying opportunities for further research in this area. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.