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A Two-Stage Algorithm for the Closed-Loop Location-Inventory Problem Model Considering Returns in E-Commerce
Joint Authors
Lu, Mengmeng
Liu, Bailing
Li, Yanhui
Source
Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Facility location and inventory control are critical and highly related problems in the design of logistics system for e-commerce.
Meanwhile, the return ratio in Internet sales was significantly higher than in the traditional business.
Focusing on the existing problem in e-commerce logistics system, we formulate a closed-loop location-inventory problem model considering returned merchandise to minimize the total cost which is produced in both forward and reverse logistics networks.
To solve this nonlinear mixed programming model, an effective two-stage heuristic algorithm named LRCAC is designed by combining Lagrangian relaxation with ant colony algorithm (AC).
Results of numerical examples show that LRCAC outperforms ant colony algorithm (AC) on optimal solution and computing stability.
The proposed model is able to help managers make the right decisions under e-commerce environment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Yanhui& Lu, Mengmeng& Liu, Bailing. 2014. A Two-Stage Algorithm for the Closed-Loop Location-Inventory Problem Model Considering Returns in E-Commerce. Mathematical Problems in Engineering،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1044131
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Yanhui…[et al.]. A Two-Stage Algorithm for the Closed-Loop Location-Inventory Problem Model Considering Returns in E-Commerce. Mathematical Problems in Engineering No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1044131
American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Yanhui& Lu, Mengmeng& Liu, Bailing. A Two-Stage Algorithm for the Closed-Loop Location-Inventory Problem Model Considering Returns in E-Commerce. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1044131
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1044131