Logistics Systems: Design and Optimization

• The Network of Logistics Decisions.- Facility Location in Supply Chain Design.- Distribution Centres in Supply Chain Operations.- Operational Research Methods for Efficient Warehousing.- Models and Methods for Facilities Layout Design from an Applicability to Real-World Perspective.- The Design, Planning, and Optimization of Reverse Logistics Networks.- Models and Methods for Operations in Port Container Terminals.- Strategic Network Design for Motor Carriers.- New Heuristics for the Vehicle Routing Problem.- Routing Propane Deliveries.- Synchronized Production-Distribution Planning in the Pulp and Paper Industry.- Production Planning Optimization Modeling in Demand and Supply Chains of High-Value Consumer Products.

From the reviews: "Langevin and Riopel cover the variety and the complexity of logistics activities in 12 chapters written by well-known researchers ... . the book could be appropriate for graduate-level courses or for self-study by professionals in engineering, manufacturing, and production logistics. ... I highly recommend the book to students and professionals who are not familiar with these topics ... . In conclusion, Logistics Systems is an attractive book ... that will be particularly useful as a reference for researchers, engineers, and graduate students." (Sergio Ubeda, Interfaces, Vol. 37 (2), 2007)