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Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel Environment

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  • Piotr Sawicki

    (Division of Transport Systems, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3, 61-138 Poznan, Poland)

  • Hanna Sawicka

    (Division of Rail Transport, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3, 61-138 Poznan, Poland)

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This paper deals with the problem of the design and configuration of a distribution system that supports the delivery of goods to customers using various commercial channels. In this sense, a modelled distribution system, called an omni-channel distribution system, should ensure the delivery of the same products in different ways while guaranteeing its highest efficiency. The authors propose a single-criterion mixed-integer programming model for the configuration of a complex distribution system of goods in an omni-channel environment. A minimized cost function, composed of key logistics elements including transport, warehouse location, and manipulation processes, is the objective function. The model was experimentally verified, and as a result, potential savings of around 5–8% of the omni-channel design distribution system costs versus the multi-channel distribution system costs were identified. In the paper, an extended sensitivity analysis is also performed to show how specific parameters of the model can change the final recommendation.

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  • Piotr Sawicki & Hanna Sawicka, 2021. "Optimisation of the Two-Tier Distribution System in Omni-Channel Environment," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(22), pages 1-22, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:22:p:7700-:d:681284
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