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| Title | The Forestry (Logistics) Problem |
| DateSubmitted | 3 Apr 2008 |
| CaseStudyType | DIYCaseStudy |
| OperationsResearchTopics | LinearProgramming, IntegerProgramming, NetworkOptimisation, TransportationProblem |
| ApplicationAreas | Logistics |
| ProblemDescription | Adapted from a real-world problem A paper company own a number of mills that produce paper with different processes, e.g., the thermo-mechanical process (see Figure 1) and the cold caustic soda process. They procure raw materials for each of their processing machines from a number of different suppliers. Figure 1 Thermo-mechanical Processing Machine src="tmp.jpg" Their suppliers consist of 3 forestry operations: Kaingaroa, NSW and Taupo. They also own a recycling plant where they receive waste paper. |
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