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Hub-and-Spoke Network Optimization with Flow Delay Cost: The Case of Goods Delivery on Urban Logistics Networks in Eastern China.
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Mathematics (2227-7390) . May2024, Vol. 12 Issue 10, p1496. 19p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- With respect to a traditional point-to-point (P-P) network, a hub-and-spoke (H-S) network not only uses a smaller number of links/paths but also utilizes the scale economy advantage on consolidated flows on hub–hub links and at hubs. However, the inevitable delays through hubs have always been a critical concern. Therefore, this paper develops an H-S model considering flow delay costs and applies the model to a logistics case in Eastern China. The integer quadratic term in the model's objective function is linearized using the algebraic method. Our model is applied to develop an H-S network for its 13-node express package delivery operation, using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. The results show using the H-S can save more than 14.1% of the total cost annually. The model also provides an applied case to the H-S configuration, especially for urban express delivery logistics in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22277390
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Mathematics (2227-7390)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177488271
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/math12101496