A two-echelon inventory allocation and distribution center location analysis

Authors
Nozick, LK Turnquist, MA
Citation
Lk. Nozick et Ma. Turnquist, A two-echelon inventory allocation and distribution center location analysis, TRANSP R E, 37(6), 2001, pp. 425-441
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Politucal Science & public Administration","Civil Engineering
Journal title
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
ISSN journal
13665545 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
425 - 441
Database
ISI
SICI code
1366-5545(200112)37:6<425:ATIAAD>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The optimization of locations for distribution centers is influenced by the demand for individual products. Lower demand products are often more effec tively held in more centralized locations than higher demand products. This paper presents a model for optimizing the location of inventory for indivi dual products in a multi-product two-echelon inventory system and the integ ration of those decisions into the location analysis for distribution cente rs. A realistic application of the analysis process is discussed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.