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A review of network location theory and models
Cataloged from PDF version of article.In this study, we review the existing literature on network location problems.
The study has a broad scope that includes problems featuring desirable and
undesirable facilities, point facilities and extensive facilities, monopolistic and
competitive markets, and single or multiple objectives. Deterministic and
stochastic models as well as robust models are covered. Demand data
aggregation is also discussed. More than 500 papers in this area are reviewed
and critical issues, research directions, and problem extensions are emphasized.Erdoğan, Damla SelinM.S
Solving multifacility Huff location models on networks using metaheuristic and exact approaches
In this paper we consider multifacility Huff facility location problem on networks. First, we introduce a slight modification of the existing mixed integer nonlinear mathematical model and confirm its validity by using the solver for nonlinear optimization, KNITRO. Second, since the problem is NP-hard, we develop three methods that are based on three metaheuristic principles: Variable Neighborhood Search, Simulated Annealing, and Multi-Start Local Search. Based on extensive computational experiments on large size instances (up to 800 customers and 100 potential facilities), it appears that VNS based heuristic outperforms the other two proposed methods