A Novel Optimization Technique for Integrated Supply Chain Network in Industries - A Technical Perspective

Supply chain (SC) management is an integral part of the technological advancement of industries nowadays. This study designed and presents an optimization model for the inventory-location technical problems in an SC network. The model considers carbon emission and perishable products and formulated a novel model based on the mixed-integer linear programming concept. The proposed model aimed at minimizing the total costs in the network. The solution of the model obtained using the GAMS optimization package. The results show that an optimal solution is reachable within a reasonable time with the presented mathematical model.