Global supply network configuration considering the application of free trade zones and industrial parks: A decision model and application case

Yu Tsung Huang, Jun Der Leu, Chih Hao Wen

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Abstract

Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is a special economic zone that an international businesses can apply to optimize its supply network. Before international businesses apply FTZs, they need to consider the cargo-flows between their business partners in industrial parks. In this research, we develop an economics evaluation model for the international business using the FTZs. At first, the cargo-flows are analyzed. Then, these cargo-flows are modeled by the mixed integer linear programming (MILP) approach. An application of air-cargo FTZ in Taiwan is given to illustrate the applicability of this model. International businesses can utilize this model to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of their supply networks using the FTZs and industrial parks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEM2010 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Pages218-224
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM2010 - Macao, China
Duration: 7 Dec 201010 Dec 2010

Publication series

NameIEEM2010 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityMacao
Period7/12/1010/12/10

Keywords

  • Free Trade Zones (FTZ)
  • International business

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