A framework for designing a transportation strategy: The case of a pharmaceuticals supply chain

Designing transportation networks - as one of the most important decision problems in supply chain management - has become the focus of research attention in recent years. This paper introduces a framework which deals with the design of a transportation strategy for pharmaceutical supply chains. It...

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Published in:	2016 3rd International Conference on Logistics Operations Management (GOL) pp. 1 - 6
Main Authors:	Haial, Afaf, Berrado, Abdelaziz, Benabbou, Loubna
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01.05.2016
Subjects:	Bi-Objective Mixed-Integer Programming Current distribution Decision analysis Location-allocation problem Mathematical model Multi-criteria Decision Analysis Pharmaceutical products supply chain Pharmaceuticals Resource management Supply chain strategy Transportation network Supply chains Transportation
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Summary:	Designing transportation networks - as one of the most important decision problems in supply chain management - has become the focus of research attention in recent years. This paper introduces a framework which deals with the design of a transportation strategy for pharmaceutical supply chains. It consists of three steps: (i) identifying the configuration of the current distribution network, (ii) designing an optimal distribution network while determining the appropriate location-allocation decisions, and (iii) choosing the most appropriate transportation network strategy through the application of a multi-criteria decision analysis method (MCDA). The proposed framework is illustrated in designing a transportation network strategy for the Moroccan pharmaceutical products supply chain.
DOI:	10.1109/GOL.2016.7731680