RETRACTED: Optimization of Supply Chain Networks Using MINLP Model with Deterministic Demand

Abdulhadi Altherwi¹, Mohamed Zohdy²

¹Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.
²Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/ojop.2020.91001                

Abstract

Short Retraction Notice

The paper does not meet the standards of " Open Journal of Optimization". This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused.

Editor guiding this retraction: Prof. Moran Wang (EiC of OJOp)

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Keywords

Supply Chain Networks, Vendor Managed Inventory, Mixed-Integer Non-Linear Programming Model, Long Range Wide Area Network Technology

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper.

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