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A location-production-routing problem for distributed manufacturing platforms: A neural genetic algorithm solution methodology

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  • Bootaki, Behrang
  • Zhang, Guoqing

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Additive Manufacturing (AM) enhances the flexibility of manufacturing networks. In this paper, we present a Location-Production-Routing (LPR) problem designed for a distributed manufacturing platform, where the manufacturing facilities are distributed in different locations with the support of AM technologies. The proposed LPR problem encompasses three different types of decisions: location-allocation, production planning, and product delivery routing decisions. This is one of the first studies that analyzes integrated logistics and manufacturing optimization under distributed and resilient manufacturing platforms. To efficiently solve the complex problem, we design a novel solution method called the Neural Genetic Algorithm (NGA). The numerical experiments show that the proposed method can attain near-optimal solutions, achieving an average gap of 3% with a standard deviation of 1.4% and a 99% improvement in computational time compared to the CPLEX solver. The sensitivity analysis illustrates the high impact of the unit shortage cost on the customer service level and on the distribution of the AM facilities. Moreover, our results for a given instance show that through the periodic reconfiguration of AM supply chains using the proposed LPR model, we can achieve an average cost reduction of up to 25% in the supply network.

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  • Bootaki, Behrang & Zhang, Guoqing, 2024. "A location-production-routing problem for distributed manufacturing platforms: A neural genetic algorithm solution methodology," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 275(C).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:proeco:v:275:y:2024:i:c:s0925527324001828
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2024.109325
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