Mathematical Problems in Engineering

Research Article

A Hybrid Method for Modeling and Solving Supply Chain Optimization Problems with Soft and Logical Constraints

Table 4

Input parameters determined by CLP for MILP_T.
SymbolDescription
The variable cost of supply of product item d from factory a to customer c via distributor b using modes of transportation and (CLP, based on fixed data)
The binary parameter which is equal to 1 if there is a route for specific and zero otherwise
The cost of the course/route from the factory a to distributor b using mode of transportation e (CLP, based on fixed data)
The cost of the course/route from the distributor b to customer c using mode of transportation e (CLP, based on fixed data)