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Bi-Objective Mixed Integer Nonlinear Programming Model for Low Carbon Location-Inventory-Routing Problem with Time Windows and Customer Satisfaction

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  • Lihua Liu

    (Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
    Faculty of Science, Guangxi University of Technology and Science, Liuzhou 545000, China)

  • Aneng He

    (Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Tian Tian

    (Laboratory of Computational Statistics and Operations Research, Institute for Mathematical Research, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Lai Soon Lee

    (Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
    Laboratory of Computational Statistics and Operations Research, Institute for Mathematical Research, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Hsin-Vonn Seow

    (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Semenyih 43500, Selangor, Malaysia)

Abstract

In order to support a low-carbon economy and manage market competition, location–inventory–routing logistics management must play a crucial role to minimize carbon emissions while maximizing customer satisfaction. This paper proposes a bi-objective mixed-integer nonlinear programming model with time window constraints that satisfies the normal distribution of stochastic customer demand. The proposed model aims to find Pareto optimal solutions for total cost minimization and customer satisfaction maximization. An improved non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (IMNSGA-II) with an elite strategy is developed to solve the model. The model considers cost factors, ensuring that out-of-stock inventory is not allowed. Factors such as a carbon trading mechanism and random variables to address customer needs are also included. An entropy weight method is used to derive the total cost, which is comprised of fixed costs, transportation costs, inventory costs, punishment costs, and the weight of carbon emissions costs. The IMNSGA-II produces the Pareto optimal solution set, and an entropy–TOPSIS method is used to generate an objective ranking of the solution set for decision-makers. Additionally, a sensitivity analysis is performed to evaluate the influence of carbon pricing on carbon emissions and customer satisfaction.

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  • Lihua Liu & Aneng He & Tian Tian & Lai Soon Lee & Hsin-Vonn Seow, 2024. "Bi-Objective Mixed Integer Nonlinear Programming Model for Low Carbon Location-Inventory-Routing Problem with Time Windows and Customer Satisfaction," Mathematics, MDPI, vol. 12(15), pages 1-35, July.
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