Global supply network configuration considering the application of free trade zones and industrial parks: A decision model and application case
Journal
IEEM2010 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Pages
218-224
Date Issued
2010
Author(s)
Abstract
Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is a special economic zone that an international businesses can apply to optimize its supply network. Before international businesses apply FTZs, they need to consider the cargo-flows between their business partners in industrial parks. In this research, we develop an economics evaluation model for the international business using the FTZs. At first, the cargo-flows are analyzed. Then, these cargo-flows are modeled by the mixed integer linear programming (MILP) approach. An application of air-cargo FTZ in Taiwan is given to illustrate the applicability of this model. International businesses can utilize this model to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of their supply networks using the FTZs and industrial parks.
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Type
conference paper