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Genetic optimisation of a fuzzy distribution model

Enrique López González (Department of Economy and Business Management, University of León, León, Spain)
Miguel A. Rodríguez Fernández (Department of Economy and Business Management, University of León, León, Spain)

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

ISSN: 0960-0035

Article publication date: 1 September 2000

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Abstract

Distribution problems deal with distribution from a number of sources to a number of destinations. Each source offers amounts of goods, while each destination demands quantities of these goods. The object is to find the cheapest transporting schedule that satisfies demand without violating supply restraints. In this paper we propose the use of fuzzy sets to represent the provisional information related to costs, demands and other variables. Moreover, we suggest including the problem of shortest route for the distribution vehicles. Finally, to solve this complex problem we propose using a genetic algorithm with a fuzzy fitness function.

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López González, E. and Rodríguez Fernández, M.A. (2000), "Genetic optimisation of a fuzzy distribution model", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 30 No. 7/8, pp. 681-696. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030010346440

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