A set of efficient heuristics and metaheuristics to solve a two-stage stochastic bi-level decision-making model for the distribution network problem

• Published in: Computers & industrial engineering Vol. 123; pp. 378 - 395
• Main Authors: Hajiaghaei-Keshteli, Mostafa, Fathollahi-Fard, Amir Mohammad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2018
• Subjects: Distribution network problem; Heuristic algorithm; Hybrid metaheuristic; Location-allocation models; Two-stage stochastic bi-level programming; Distribution network problem; Heuristic algorithm; Hybrid metaheuristic; Two-stage stochastic bi-level programming; Location-allocation models

•A two-stage stochastic bi-level programming model is developed for the distribution network problem.•A set of efficient heuristics based on the characteristics of problem is introduced.•Two new hybrid metaheuristics are presented regarding the benefits of recent and traditional algorithms.•An exten...