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optimization framework for solving large-scale optimization, in applications
to some of these supply chain optimization problems.
The rest of this chapter is organized as follows. The nested partitions opti-
mization framework is introduced in Section 5.2. In Sections 5.3 and 5.4, we
review the implementation of nested partitions for solving facility location
problems and production planning problems, respectively. Conclusions are
drawn in Section 5.5.
5.2 Nested Partitions and Large-Scale Optimization
Many supply chain optimization problems, as well as other key business stra-
tegic and operational deci