Book DescriptionThe complexity of distribution systems is augmented by various trends: globalization of the manufacturing industry, rising customer demands, and the reverse flows within closed-loop systems In this light, the need for ‘advanced’ planning methods that are based on quantitative optimization is constantly increasing оддуч This book takes up the challenges posed by these developments In doing so, it presents recent results and case studies from a group of researchers that regularly meet at the IWDL (International Workshop on Distribution Logistics) The text covers the design of distribution networks, vehicle routing, warehousing and reverse logistics It also contains a comprehensive review of more than 60 case studies in reverse logistics.  Беспроводной2004 г ISBN 354022100X.