Study and application of Center-of-Gravity on the location selection of distribution center

Abstract

This article focuses on introducing the study and application of Center-of-Gravity on the location selection of single distribution center, and uses the winQSB software to solve corresponding issues, Then improves the model and puts forward an improved-gravity method, and finally expands the application of Center-of-Gravity, puts forward algorithm thinking of multiple Center-of-Gravity approach, which appropriates in the location selection of multiple distribution center.

Identification of the Area for Proper Integration of Three Current Storage Objects into One Complex Logistics Point

“…In this case, the level of customer service is usually higher compared to the SO location strategy based on production and lower than with the strategy of warehouse location based on the market. This strategy is appropriate to ensure the higher customer service level when the range of products manufactured at different production sites is broad [5,6].…”

“…It is suitable to determine the optimal spatial location of a central storage object which cooperates with several already placed objects [5][6][7].…”

“…In the graph G = (V,H,c), the objective is to find the top m for which the minimum function is (Eq. 2) [6,7]:…”

“…This means that the graph G = (V,H,C,w) tries to find the peak m for which the minimum function is (Eq. 1) [5][6][7]:…”

“…To solve the nature of this problem, several approximation methods, often very complex ones, have been proposed [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11].…”