Dolores Romero Morales, J.A.E.E. van Nunen, H. Edwin Romeijn
Logistics network design evaluation in a dynamic environment
Most of the models proposed in the literature for evaluating the layout of a logistics distribution network assume a static environment. Hence, the adequacy of those models is limited to situations where the demand pattern exhibits no remarkable changes throughout the planning horizon. We propose a dynamic model including many relevant issues which play a role when evaluating a logistics distribution network. In addition to dealing with dynamic demand patterns, our model includes aspects related to the inventory policy (in contrast with the static models). Solution approaches are presented for particular cases of this model and insight is given for the general model.