Practical aspects of route planning for magazine and newspaper wholesalers

Article Abstract:

Mathematical models are used to provide solutions to the complex distribution problem encountered by magazine and newspaper wholesalers. The models are used to identify the specific characteristics of routing plans in the press wholesaling sector by analyzing the different parameters involved, such as the time structure, road system and delivery volume. Results suggest that regional clustering principles offer the most effective solution to the distribution problem of newspaper and magazine wholesalers.

Magazines Wholesale, Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Wholesalers, Books, periodicals, & newspapers, Wholesale News Dealers, Distributors (Commerce), Periodical wholesalers, Newspaper wholesalers

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Solving the medium newspaper production/distribution problem

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Research was conducted to examine the production and distribution problems of a newspaper. The problems consist of the sequencing of production and vehicle departure times, the routing of vehicles, the location of distribution centers and drop-off points and allocating drop-off points to distribution centers. Results provide evidence of the dramatic impact on costs achieved by recycling the delivery trucks.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Trucks, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Production Management, Distribution Channels, Research, Distribution of goods, Distribution (Commerce)

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A spreadsheet-based optimization model for the integrated problem of producing and distributing a major weekly newsmagazine

Article Abstract:

Spreadsheet modeling for the planning, production and distribution of a newsmagazine, based on the optimization model, is presented.

Strategy & planning, Production management, Goods & services distribution, Brazil, Channels of Distribution, Models, Planning, Company business planning, Mathematical optimization, Optimization theory, Company distribution practices

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