A Hybrid Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Location of Cross-Docking Centers in a Supply Chain.
S. Meysam MousaviReza Tavakkoli-MoghaddamAli SiadatBehnam VahdaniPublished in: Hybrid Metaheuristics (2013)
Keyphrases
- supply chain
- simulated annealing algorithm
- simulated annealing
- supply chain management
- search algorithm
- genetic algorithm
- bullwhip effect
- inventory management
- quantity discount
- decision making
- inventory control
- supplier selection
- operating costs
- service level
- lead time
- rfid technology
- cost savings
- distribution centers
- premature convergence
- evolutionary algorithm
- mutation operator
- metaheuristic
- electronic commerce
- stackelberg game