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A multi-objective heuristic approach for the casualty collection points location problem

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  • T Drezner

    (California State University-Fullerton)

  • Z Drezner

    (California State University-Fullerton)

  • S Salhi

    (The University of Kent)

Abstract

In this paper, we formulate the casualty collection points (CCPs) location problem as a multi-objective model. We propose a minimax regret multi-objective (MRMO) formulation that follows the idea of the minimax regret concept in decision analysis. The proposed multi-objective model is to minimize the maximum per cent deviation of individual objectives from their best possible objective function value. This new multi-objective formulation can be used in other multi-objective models as well. Our specific CCP model consists of five objectives. A descent heuristic and a tabu search procedure are proposed for its solution. The procedure is illustrated on Orange County, California.

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  • T Drezner & Z Drezner & S Salhi, 2006. "A multi-objective heuristic approach for the casualty collection points location problem," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Palgrave Macmillan;The OR Society, vol. 57(6), pages 727-734, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:jorsoc:v:57:y:2006:i:6:d:10.1057_palgrave.jors.2602047
    DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602047
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