Strategic Decisions in Logistic of Sugar Beet Campaign

Abstract

Managers of sugar beet processing companies need to decide which parcels will become part of the campaign, as well as the time when the beets will be collected from it. Such decisions have far-reaching consequences in a logistic chain. The company strives to optimize transportation costs, but at the same time, that the goods are collected at optimal quality, and processed timely. Simultaneously, an effective transport plan implies the use of minimal amounts of fuel, as well being environment friendly. We will present a mathematical model to support the decision-making process.