SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION: SHORT TERM PLANNING AND DISTRIBUTION DECISIONS FOR A PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX

MARIA SOLEDAD DIAZ; ERICA P. SCHULZ; J. ALBERTO BANDONI

Princeton, USA

Congreso; FOCAPD 2004, Foundations of Computer Aided Process Design; 2004

In this work, a multiperiod MINLP model is proposed for the supply chain optimization of a petrochemical complex. Nonlinear, semi-rigorous models have been included for main plants in the site, allowing the determination of process operating conditions and product properties. Intermediate and final product storage and shipping are considered. Binary variables are associated to intermittent product delivery. The model has been solved for a given scenario and numerical results provide a realistic insight on supply chain management in the petrochemical complex.