We study the integrated problem of managing inventory of refined petroleum products, and their multi-modal (ships and pipeline) transportation between a refinery and the served distribution centers. It is important that the transportation decisions…
We study the integrated problem of managing inventory of refined petroleum products, and their multi-modal (ships and pipeline) transportation between a refinery and the served distribution centers. It is important that the transportation decisions…
Abstract Crude oil is primarily transported through sea using very large tankers. Efficient scheduling of these tankers is challenging as well as critical given long lead times, tight delivery time windows and high operational costs. We attempt to…