Stochastic programming models for designing logistic networks

Abstract

In a supply chain, logistical management is the planning stage, in which, the physical distribution of products, scheduling and supporting manufacturing operations, planning and activities are related with the final products and certain materials are organized for getting the wished results. The problem of designing a logistical network, in many cases, is associated to the correct formulation of the model according to the context in which, the systems develops; from the incursion of all the possible variables that can affect the processes, will depends the success of the said model and truthful results. This paper shows the design of a logistical network and the introduction of stochastic constrains in its programming, the random variables that change through the time with the natural variability associated to the processes, this with the purpose of responding more precisely to the reality inherent to the systems inside the organizations