Route optimization for the cement industry under the CPEC initiative

Munir, M, Khalid, R and Latif, Muhammad (2018) Route optimization for the cement industry under the CPEC initiative. Business Review, 12 (2). pp. 65-83. ISSN 1990-6587

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Abstract

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative envisages substantial infrastructure development in Pakistan. This study ascertains optimal transportation routes for the cement industry under the CPEC program using a mixed integer linear programming model and discrete-event simulation using Witness simulation software. The solution of the mathematical model presents the best combination of cement manufacturing clusters, road interchanges and ports to connect. Policy makers and practitioners can use the findings of this study to optimize logistics decisions under CPEC.

Item Type:	Article
Peer-reviewed:	Yes
Date Deposited:	13 Aug 2018 15:09
Publisher:	Institute of Business Administration Karachi
Additional Information:	This is an Open Access article published in Business Review, copyright Institute of Business Administration Karachi.
Divisions:	Faculties > Science and Engineering
Subject terms:	1503 Business And Management
URI:	https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/621182
ISSN	1990-6587

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