Revista de Ingeniería

revinge | eISSN 2011-0049 | ISSN 0121-4993

Logistics Optimization in a Colombian Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Company

No. 26 (2007-11-01)
  • Gonzalo Mejía
    Ph.D. Profesor Asistente, Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad de los Andes. Bogotá D.C., Colombia. gmejia@uniandes.edu.co
  • Elkin Castro
    M.Sc. Estudiante doctoral, The University of Nottingham. Nottingham, United Kingdom.
https://doi.org/10.16924/revinge.26.6

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a consulting project in which a linear programming model was developed for establishing optimal packaging and delivery policies in a Colombian food company. The problem consists in minimizing transportation costs subject to capacity and packaging constraints and demand satisfaction. A sensitivity analysis showing possible future scenarios is also presented. Currently the company uses the model for optimizing its logistics operations.

Keywords: Logistics, transport, optimization, decision support