An Approximation Approach for Fixed-Charge Transportation- p -Facility Location Problem

This chapter describes a single-objective, multi-facility, location model for a logistics network, whose aim is to support the economical aspect. In this work, a new variant of the facility location model is presented to ask the optimum positions of the new facilities with the target that the aggregate logistics cost from the endure facilities to the new facilities along with the fixed-charge cost will be reduced. A new approximation approach is incorporated for solving the proposed model for extracting results. An experimental design is consolidated to demonstrate the proficiency and viability of the proposed consideration in connection with reality. The novel contributions of this study have introduced a way to connect the facility location problem and fixed-charge transportation problem using a new approximation approach with minimizing the conveyance cost. The chapter ends with conclusions and perspectives on future studies.