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 ti
Logistics of Facility Location and Allocation (Industrial Engineering)
β Scribed by Dileep R. Sule
- Year
- 2001
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 473
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
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.
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