AERO2012 said:To address these tactical planning/scheduling decision problems, good and robust optimization methods are needed and, preferably, within the framework of the network design and transportation models. A robust optimization tool can provide a complete business solution that manages the CF overseas operations and monitors the technical performances of the entire logistics network (Navy, Army and Air Force). In contrast to the simple approach of decomposing the CF logistics using a conventional planning/scheduling methods (pre-positions supplies, amongs others, as proposed by CIRRELT report), the optimal network design modeling approach should accounts for actual materials flows in the entire CF supply chain, from the basic professional equipment to the overseas operations. Therefore, a global optimum solution for the CF operations could be generated which is different from a local optimum or a feasible solution that is found using simple decision support tools (CIRRELT report). The cost savings could be important since the logistics decisions have a huge impact on the cost of CF overseas operations.
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