A practical solution to a newspaper distribution problem

In this paper the problem of distributing newspapers is treated. After a general introduction on this topic, a mathematical model for a hierarchical distribution system is given explicitly and a heuristic consisting of several solution techniques is described. Furthermore, some results of the applic...

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Published inInternational journal of production economics Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 591 - 599
Main Authors Mantel, R.J., Fontein, M.
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.07.1993
Elsevier Science
Elsevier
Elsevier Sequoia S.A
SeriesInternational Journal of Production Economics
Subjects
Applied sciences
Decision making models
Distribution planning
Exact sciences and technology
Flows in networks. Combinatorial problems
Operational research and scientific management
Operational research. Management science
Studies
Netherlands
Newspaper
Transportation problem
Mathematical model
Distribution system
Heuristic method
Vehicle dispatching problem
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Summary:In this paper the problem of distributing newspapers is treated. After a general introduction on this topic, a mathematical model for a hierarchical distribution system is given explicitly and a heuristic consisting of several solution techniques is described. Furthermore, some results of the application of this heuristic in a study performed for a Dutch regional newspaper are presented and discussed. There is also an indication as to how the approach could be improved.
ISSN:0925-5273
1873-7579
DOI:10.1016/0925-5273(93)90124-4