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A Mathematical Model for Optimizing Mini-Hub Locations of Distribution Centers in Urban Areas
| Title: | A Mathematical Model for Optimizing Mini-Hub Locations of Distribution Centers in Urban Areas. |
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| Name(s): |
Charisis, Anastasios, author Kaisar, Evangelos I., Thesis advisor Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor College of Engineering and Computer Science Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Created: | 2018 | |
| Date Issued: | 2018 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
| Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
| Extent: | 83 p. | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Logistics play a vital role in the prosperity of today’s cities, but current urban logistics delivery practices have proven problematic and to be causing various negative effects in cities. This study proposes an alternative method for delivering cargo with the leasing of a network of logistics hubs within urban areas for designated daily time intervals and handcart last-mile deliveries. The objective of the study is the development of a mathematical programming model for identifying the optimal number and locations of hubs for serving demand with the minimum cost, as well as the optimal times during the day for leasing the facilities, while also allocating hubs to customers. The problem is effectively solved by applying a Lagrangian relaxation and subgradient optimization approach. Numerical examples and a sensitivity analysis provide evidence of the robustness of the model and its ability to be effectively applied to address real problems. | |
| Identifier: | FA00013129 (IID) | |
| Degree granted: | Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018. | |
| Collection: | FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection | |
| Note(s): | Includes bibliography. | |
| Subject(s): |
Logistics--Mathematical models Logistics Distribution centers Urban areas Lagrangian functions |
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| Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
| Sublocation: | Digital Library | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013129 | |
| Use and Reproduction: | Copyright © is held by the author with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. | |
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| Host Institution: | FAU | |
| Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |
