Scientific paper ID 872 : 2013/3

The report provides an analysis of existing models to choose the location of logistics objects (LO) used in the design of the supply chain. Logistics objects can be: production companies (suppliers) producing parts and components manufacturing units for the assembly of different components, warehouses or distribution centers. As a criterion for selecting the location of the LO can be used to minimize the total cost of items: transportation costs, costs for establishment facilities, management costs of inventories. Models are considered to select the location of LO in fixed costs for setting them without and with limited capacity and the problems arising from the integration of models and routing of vehicles. In this case, combining three components to the design of the supply chain: location of equipment, allocation of customers to LO and routing of vehicles for servicing end users. The report is discussed and approaches for adding such items cost guarantee stocks in LO in the supply chain. The choice of the number and location of the logistics objects is strategic decision in designing the structure of the supply chain. Solutions to these problems are the key to effective management of the supply chain.