Multi-objective location-distribution optimization in blood supply chain: an application in Turkiye

This study highlights the need to balance cost and quality when determining the locations of blood donation centers. Using the <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:mi>ε</mml:mi></mml:math> constraint method, the model successfully optimized both objectives, offering valuable insights for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of blood donation operations.