Combinatorial optimization and Green Logistics

@article{Sbihi2007CombinatorialOA,
  title={Combinatorial optimization and Green Logistics},
  author={Abdelkader Sbihi and Richard W. Eglese},
  journal={4OR},
  year={2007},
  volume={5},
  pages={99-116}
}
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the area of Green Logistics and to describe some of the problems that arise in this subject which can be formulated as combinatorial optimization problems. The paper particularly considers the topics of reverse logistics, waste management and vehicle routing and scheduling. 
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