This paper introduces a new mixed integer model to provide efficient distribution plans to route a set of inbound/outbound heterogeneous vehicles in the crossdocking systems that are used to transfer different types of commodities from a manufacturing plant to retail warehouses with allowed...

Purpose: Lockdown and movement restrictions that imposed by governments have significantly changed customers behavior, making the planning and decision-making processes more challenging. Providing accurate estimation of the demand, enable managers to take more successful decisions and allow...