Contents Chapter 1 Location Optimization of Multiple Distribution Centers Under Fuzzy Environment 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Methodology 3
1.3 Implementation and Comparisons 15
1.4 Conclusions 27
Chapter 2 A Fuzzy-based Customer Clustering Approach with Hierarchical Structure for Logistics Network Optimization 28
2.1 Introduction 28
2.2 Literature Review 29
2.3 Methodology 32
2.4 Implementation and Comparisons 43
2.5 Conclusions 52
Chapter 3 Two-echelon Logistics Distribution Region Partitioning Problem Based on a Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization-Genetic Algorithm 54
3.1 Introduction 54
3.2 Region Partitioning of Two-echelon Logistics Distribution Network 58
3.3 Related Definitions and Model Formulation 60
3.4 EPSO-GA Hybrid Algorithm 64
3.5 Implementation and Comparisons 70
3.6 Conclusions 78
Chapter 4 A Two-echelon Heuristic Method for the VRP with Split Deliveries and Pickups 81
4.1 Introduction 81
4.2 Related Notations for the VRPSPDP 83
4.3 The Heuristic Algorithm 84
4.4 Computational Results 91
4.5 Conclusions 98
Chapter 5 The VRP of Simultaneous Deliveries and Pickups with Split Loads and Time Windows 99
5.1 Introduction 99
5.2 Literature Review 100
5.3 Model Formulation 102
5.4 Heuristic Algorithms 104
5.5 Computational Results 109
5.6 Conclusions 115
Chapter 6 The VRP Based on a Fuzzy Customer Clustering Approach for Logistics Network Optimization 116
6.1 Introduction 116
6.2 Literature Review 117
6.3 Methodology 121
6.4 Implementation and Comparisons 135
6.5 Conclusions 144
Chapter 7 A Methodology to Exploit Optimization of Profit Allocation in Logistics Joint Distribution Network 146
7.1 Introduction 146
7.2 Logistics Joint Distribution Network 150
7.3 Related Definitions and Model Formulation 152
7.4 The Procedure of Solution Methodology 157
7.5 Implementation and Analysis 162
7.6 Conclusions 171
References 173