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Design and analysis of a sustainable multi-objective distribution network using simulation-based optimisation

Rees, M.; Wang, Q.

Authors

M. Rees



Abstract

This paper examines the distribution network for a manufacturing business looking at aspects of sustainability including economic, environmental and social considerations. The problem is initially approached mathematically, then applied experimentally using a specialist software, Orion-pi. A real life business, Rettig ICC, is used as a case study to show how the theory could be applied to a practical example and would provide financial savings, reduced carbon emissions and lay the groundwork for a more ethical business strategy. The results show it will be a financially and environmentally positive move to decrease the current activity at Birtley and operate an additional smaller distribution centre at Coventry.

Citation

Rees, M., & Wang, Q. (2014). Design and analysis of a sustainable multi-objective distribution network using simulation-based optimisation. In 19th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 8th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, 17-20 August 2014, Buffalo, New York ; proceedings (Paper No. DETC2014-34957, pp. V004T06A022; 10 pages). https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2014-34957

Conference Name ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE
Conference Location Buffulo, New York, USA
Acceptance Date May 30, 2014
Publication Date Jan 1, 2014
Deposit Date May 3, 2013
Publisher American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Volume 4
Pages Paper No. DETC2014-34957, pp. V004T06A022; 10 pages
Book Title 19th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 8th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, 17-20 August 2014, Buffalo, New York ; proceedings.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2014-34957
Additional Information Title of Proceedings Volume: 19th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 8th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems.