A DSS FOR EMPTY CONTAINER DISTRIBUTION PLANNING

被引:120
作者
SHEN, WS
KHOONG, CM
机构
[1] Information Technology Institute, Singapore, 0511
关键词
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS; DISTRIBUTION PLANNING; NETWORK OPTIMIZATION;
D O I
10.1016/0167-9236(94)00037-S
中图分类号
TP18 [人工智能理论];
学科分类号
081104 ; 0812 ; 0835 ; 1405 ;
摘要
A decision support system to solve a large-scale planning problem concerning the multiperiod distribution of empty containers for a shipping company is presented. The system proposed uses network optimization models. Besides optimizing on container positioning across ports, the system is also able to recommend cost-effective container leasing-in and off-leasing decisions. Furthermore, the system incorporates constraint relaxation techniques that minimize perturbations to the existing planning decisions in response to ad-hoc changes in demands and supplies of empty containers.
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页码:75 / 82
页数:8
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