Distribution is a major factor in the supply chain for Sodra Cell, a leading manufacturer of pulp intended for paper production. Each year, the company transports large quantities of pulp using ships, trains, and trucks; here we focus on scheduling the ships and optimizing deliveries to minimize distribution costs.
Published in:
Intelligent Systems, IEEE
(Volume:20
,
Issue:
4
)
Date of Publication: July-Aug. 2005