The course presents the main optimization and control models and methods for planning and organizing logistic networks and intermodal nodes.
The course aims to provide methodologies and tools for optimizing and controlling logistic systems (intermodal networks, container terminals, logistic centers). Referring to the planning and organization of logistic systems, the student will learn how to: - identify the decision problem type - define the most appropriate mathematical model - define the most adequate solution methodology - choose a software solution for the problem - discuss the problem relevance/effects
The learning outcomes of the course are the following, with reference to planning/organizing logistic networks:
- identification of the decisional class to which a specific problem belongs
- definition of the most appropriate modelling method for the problem
- problem statement
- definition of the most adequate solution methodology for the problem
- identification of a software solution for the problem
- definition and discussion of the problem relevance and effects on the overall system planning
Basics of operations research, basics of systems theory
The course will be organized with standard lessons and some team working activities to implement and solve, with optimation software, decision problems related to logistic systems
Gianpaolo Ghiani, Gilbert Laporte, Roberto Musmanno, “Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2004.
J. W. Böse, “Handbook of Terminal Planning”, Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series, Springer, 2011
Ricevimento: The professor is available to receive students with a specific appointment arranged via email
SILVIA SIRI (President)
CECILIA CATERINA PASQUALE
SIMONA SACONE (President Substitute)
https://courses.unige.it/11160/p/students-timetable
The evaluation consists in an oral exam with open-ended questions
During the exam the capability of the student to formalize decision-making problems related to the organization of logistics network activities will be assessed
