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In this paper we present a review for the distribution planning problem. We posi- tion the contribution in a framework that classifies the related research in terms of decision levels. These are strategic, tactical and operational levels. We also tabulate the reviewed re- search in terms of model types, model characteristics, solution procedures and the decision levels.
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Bilgen, B., Ozkarahan, I. (2004). Distribution Planning Problem: A Survey. In: Ahr, D., Fahrion, R., Oswald, M., Reinelt, G. (eds) Operations Research Proceedings 2003. Operations Research Proceedings, vol 2003. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17022-5_6
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