Supply chain optimization in the pulp mill industry: IP models, column generation and novel constraint branches

Authors :: Bredstrom, David
Lundgren, Jan T.
Ronnqvist, Mikael
Carlsson, Dick
Mason, Andrew
Source :: European Journal of Operational Research. July 1, 2004, Vol. 156 Issue 1, p2, 21 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Supply chain problem of a large international pulp producer with five pulp mills located in Scandinavia is studied. The company currently uses manual planning for harvesting and transportation of pulp, production scheduling, and distribution of products to customers.

Subjects :: Paper industry -- Planning
Production management
Logistics
Company business planning
Business
Business, general
Business, international

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