Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel Environment
This paper deals with the problem of the design and configuration of a distribution system that supports the delivery of goods to customers using various commercial channels. In this sense, a modelled distribution system, called an omni-channel distribution system, should ensure the delivery of the...
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| description | This paper deals with the problem of the design and configuration of a distribution system that supports the delivery of goods to customers using various commercial channels. In this sense, a modelled distribution system, called an omni-channel distribution system, should ensure the delivery of the same products in different ways while guaranteeing its highest efficiency. The authors propose a single-criterion mixed-integer programming model for the configuration of a complex distribution system of goods in an omni-channel environment. A minimized cost function, composed of key logistics elements including transport, warehouse location, and manipulation processes, is the objective function. The model was experimentally verified, and as a result, potential savings of around 5–8% of the omni-channel design distribution system costs versus the multi-channel distribution system costs were identified. In the paper, an extended sensitivity analysis is also performed to show how specific parameters of the model can change the final recommendation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-97cb8fb3ab8646bda4025f62e5964e132023-11-22T23:12:08ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-11-011422770010.3390/en14227700Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel EnvironmentPiotr Sawicki0Hanna Sawicka1Division of Transport Systems, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3, 61-138 Poznan, PolandDivision of Rail Transport, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3, 61-138 Poznan, PolandThis paper deals with the problem of the design and configuration of a distribution system that supports the delivery of goods to customers using various commercial channels. In this sense, a modelled distribution system, called an omni-channel distribution system, should ensure the delivery of the same products in different ways while guaranteeing its highest efficiency. The authors propose a single-criterion mixed-integer programming model for the configuration of a complex distribution system of goods in an omni-channel environment. A minimized cost function, composed of key logistics elements including transport, warehouse location, and manipulation processes, is the objective function. The model was experimentally verified, and as a result, potential savings of around 5–8% of the omni-channel design distribution system costs versus the multi-channel distribution system costs were identified. In the paper, an extended sensitivity analysis is also performed to show how specific parameters of the model can change the final recommendation.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/22/7700sustainable transporttransport managementomni-channeldistribution systemmixed-integer programming |
| spellingShingle | Piotr Sawicki Hanna Sawicka Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel Environment Energies sustainable transport transport management omni-channel distribution system mixed-integer programming |
| title | Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel Environment |
| title_full | Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel Environment |
| title_fullStr | Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel Environment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel Environment |
| title_short | Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel Environment |
| title_sort | optimisation of the two tier distribution system in omni channel environment |
| topic | sustainable transport transport management omni-channel distribution system mixed-integer programming |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/22/7700 |
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