Optimizing Locations and Scales of Distribution Centers Under Uncertainty

Zhen, Lu; Wang, Weirong; Zhuge, Dan

doi:10.1109/tsmc.2016.2531696

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“…The implementation of a DC is usually a large investment and, when choosing the location, companies generally need to consider several factors such as its size (Zhen et al , 2016). For this reason, studies simultaneously involve decisions regarding the location of the installation ( d 21 ) and the dimensioning of the departments ( d 4 ), associated with the types of route in the distribution network (Gebennini et al , 2009; Miranda et al , 2009; Shahabi et al , 2014; Zhang and Unnikrishnan, 2016; Perez Loaiza et al , 2017; Fazayeli et al , 2018).…”

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Association between distribution centre design and contextual characteristics

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Purpose This paper aims to examine the relationship between the main decisions for designing distribution centers (DCs) and the contextual characteristics of the distribution networks. Design/methodology/approach Experts were surveyed and responses analyzed quantitatively through multivariate data techniques. This study considered four contextual characteristics that were deemed as influential for DC design: types of routes in the distribution network, quantity of DCs, distribution network levels and company size. Findings This paper evidenced which decisions are affected by each contextual characteristic encompassed in this study. This paper identified that the characteristic types of route in the distribution network must be carefully considered, as it had the greatest amount of associations with the decisions for designing a DC. Originality/value Despite its importance, most studies on design of DCs disregard the effect of the context in which DCs are inserted. This research provides arguments to support decision-making process of DCs design, increasing assertiveness of their planning. This work fulfills a literature gap by empirically examining the effect of contextual variables on the decisions related to DC design. Regarding practice, this paper addressed a fundamental issue for managers looking to design a DC, as it evidenced how contextual characteristics impact the decision-making.

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Association between distribution centre design and contextual characteristics

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Taboada

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“…Due to the perishable nature of fresh food, strategic decisions such as the location of collection and distribution centers are essential during the agro-food chain design (Ahumada & Villalobos, 2011;Sanabria et al 2016;Zhen et al, 2016). The logistics network design for fresh agricultural products significantly influences its network performance and product quality (Keizer et al, 2017).…”

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