ABSTRACT

An introduction to pragmatic methods for solving complex problems in facilities location: choosing from among known feasible sites or a broad range described as an area, placing facilities, and assigning customers. It emphasizes careful location and customer allocation to determine optimum use of time and cost - improving flow of materials and services and reducing the need for duplication or construction redundancies.

part |2 pages

Part I Introduction and Qualitative Methods

part |1 pages

Part II Basic Quantitative Models

chapter 3|29 pages

Single-Facility Minisum Location

chapter 5|38 pages

Multiple Facility Location

chapter 6|19 pages

Basic Location-Allocation Model

chapter 7|46 pages

Network Facility Location

part |1 pages

Part III Tour Development Models

chapter 8|55 pages

Logistics in Tour Development

part 9|42 pages

Part IV Dynamic Facility Locations

chapter 10|44 pages

Simultaneous Facility Location

chapter 11|22 pages

Transportation Network Problems