In Martins et al. (2016), we proposed a novel mixed-integer linear programming model to redesign a multi-echelon food bank supply chain network over a multi-period planning horizon. The three dimensions of sustainability, i.e. economic, environmental and social goals, were addressed by...

Motivated by the increasing global interest in reducing food waste, we address the problem of redesigning a multi-echelon supply chain network for the collection of donated food products and their distribution to non-profit organisations that provide food assistance to the needy population. For...

Facility location decisions play a critical role in the design of supply chain networks. This chapter outlines key features of facility location problems and their integration with various logistic operations in the context of network (re)design. Modeling approaches and solution methods are also...

E-commerce has experienced a remarkable growth in recent years. This trend is gradually driving retailers to shift from typical warehouse rental contracts with rigid conditions and long-term commitments to flexible alternatives that provide storage space on demand. This strategy gives retailers...

Lebensmittelverschwendung stellt weltweit und auch in Deutschland ein großes Problem dar. Neben den wirtschaftlichen und ethischen Folgen tragen Lebensmittelüberschüsse auch zu Umweltbelastungen bei. In den letzten Jahren sind zahlreiche Initiativen entstanden, um das Bewusstsein für dieses...

This paper addresses a new problem to design a two-echelon supply chain network over a multi-period horizon. Strategic decisions are subject to a given budget and concern the location of new facilities in the upper and intermediate echelons of the network as well as the installation of storage...

Ancillary services such as those provided by logistics seem simple and straightforward, yet their role is often overlooked by hospitals. Recent studies indicate that logistics-related activities impact significantly on the quality of health care as well as on hospital costs. Hospital logistics...

We address an extension of the classical multi-period facility location problem in which customers are sensitive to delivery lead times. Accordingly, two customer segments are considered. The first segment comprises customers that require timely demand satisfaction, whereas customers accepting...

We investigate a recently introduced extension of the multi-period facility location problem that considers service-differentiated customer segments. Accordingly, some customers require their demands to be met on time, whereas the remaining customers accept delayed deliveries as long as lateness...

Fuel is one main cost driver in the road haulage sector. An analysis of diesel price variations across different European countries showed that a significant potential for cutting fuel expenditure can be found in international long-haul freight transportation. Here, truck drivers are often on...