The vector assignment p-median problem (VAPMP) and the ordered p-median problem (OMP) are important extensions of the classic p-median problem. The VAPMP extends the p-median problem by allowing assignment of a demand to multiple facilities, and a wide variety of multi-assignment and backup...

In rapidly growing urban areas, it is deemed vital to expand (or contract) an existing network of public facilities to meet anticipated changes in the level of demand. We present a multi-period capacitated median model for school network facility location planning that minimizes transportation...