Wood Supply Chain Optimization Toolkit
The Wood Supply Chain Optimization Toolkit provides a comprehensive set of mathematical optimization techniques designed to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability across all levels of wood supply chain management. These tools address strategic, tactical, and operational challenges, enabling organizations to make data-driven decisions that optimize resource utilization while meeting environmental and economic objectives.
1. Facility Location Problem
Strategic LevelDetermines the best locations for warehouses, processing plants, and other facilities. Considers geography and operational costs to find optimal sites.
2. Network Flow Optimization
Tactical LevelOptimizes how materials move through the entire supply chain network. Maximizes throughput while minimizing costs, handling multiple products flowing through different paths.
3. Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP)
Operational LevelFinds the best delivery routes for vehicle fleets to cut costs and improve efficiency. Handles different truck sizes, time limits, and changing demands.
4. Inventory Optimization
Tactical LevelDecides how much inventory to keep and when to reorder to minimize costs while meeting demand.
5. Supply-Demand Matching
Operational LevelMatches available wood supply with customer demand across different time periods. Considers forecasting models to predict future demand and adjust the supply accordingly.
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