A fixed-charge multicommodity network flow algorithm and a warehouse location application
By: C. Harold Aikens, Richard E. Rosenthal
Contributors: Rosenthal, Richard E.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgradute School
Published: 1985
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 30
Subjects: Physical distribution of goods; Management; Network analysis (Planning); Warehouses; Location
Other titles: NPS-55-85-017.
Description: This document formulates a fixed-charge, multicommodity, minimum-cost network flow model, and fits the model to the distribution system design problem of a major Australian dairy producer. Due to its sparse demography and high standard of living, Australia is a particularly interesting place to apply distribution research. Developed is an implicit enumeration algorithm which is capable of solving a large-scale problem and which indicates significant savings opportunities for the Australian firm. Additional keywords: optimization; integer programming; heuristic methods. (Author).
Notes: "NPS-55-85-017."

Cover title.

"August 1985."

Available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Va.

ADA159232.

"Prepared for: Naval Postgraduate School; Monterey, California 93943-5100."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 27-30).

"Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited."

Technical report; 1985.