Defining the Best distribution Network for Grocery Retail Stores

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Pedro Amorim (Author) FEUP; Martins, S (Author) Other; Curcio, E (Author) Other; Bernardo Almada Lobo (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Knowledge Discovery from Sensor Data

Pages: 10-11

ISSN: 1550-4786

Publisher: IEEE

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citation

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-4CN

Abstract (EN): Large food retailers have to deal with a complex distribution network with multiple distribution centres, different temperature requirements, and a vast range of store formats. This project used an optimization-simulation approach to help food retailer Sonae MC make the best decisions regarding product-warehouse-outlet assignment, product delivery modes planning and fleet sizing.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 2