AI Glossary
The complete dictionary of Artificial Intelligence
P-Median Problem
Optimization problem aiming to locate P facilities to minimize the weighted average distance between customers and their nearest facility in a distribution network.
Capacitated Facility Location
Optimization model combining warehouse location with their capacity constraints to determine the optimal configuration of the distribution network.
Hub-and-Spoke Network
Centralized distribution architecture where goods transit through main hubs before being redistributed to secondary delivery points.
Center of Gravity Method
Analytical technique calculating the optimal location point based on weighted customer coordinates and transport volumes.
Location-Allocation Model
Mathematical model simultaneously determining optimal facility locations and customer assignment to these facilities.
Network Flow Optimization
AI algorithm optimizing goods flows through a distribution network to minimize costs or maximize service.
Cross-Docking Optimization
AI system planning direct transfer of goods between vehicles without intermediate storage to reduce delays and costs.
Gravity Model in Logistics
Predictive model estimating transport flows between points based on their economic mass and mutual distance.
Last-Mile Distribution Optimization
AI algorithm optimizing final delivery routes taking into account urban constraints and time windows.
Inventory Positioning Strategy
Methodology determining strategic stock locations within the network to balance storage costs and service levels.
Spatial Clustering for Distribution
Machine learning technique grouping demand points into geographic areas to optimize service zones.
Dynamic Facility Location
Optimization model continuously adapting locations based on demand variations and costs.
Network Resilience Optimization
AI approach strengthening distribution network robustness against disruptions by optimizing redundancy and alternative paths.
Transportation Network Analysis
Systematic study of transport infrastructures and flows to identify bottlenecks and optimize investments.
Supply Chain Network Redesign
AI process reconfiguring the entire distribution network to adapt to market changes or new constraints.