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The solution of a distribution facility location problem in Switzerland is discussed. Possible structures of the system were either a warehouse system with two stages (plant (s) → warehouses → clients) or a transshipment-point system with three stages (plant(s) → warehouses → transshipment-points→ clients). Both alternatives were formulated as Simple Plant Location Problems. For this model, the determination of the necessary data basis is described, taking especially into account the less-than-truckload-mode on the last distribution stage. Results of the optimizations as well as the conducted sensitivity analyses are given.
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Tüshaus, U., Wittmann, S. (1998). Strategic Logistic Planning by Means of Simple Plant Location: A Case Study. In: Fleischmann, B., van Nunen, J.A.E.E., Speranza, M.G., Stähly, P. (eds) Advances in Distribution Logistics. Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, vol 460. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-46865-0_10
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