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This study introduces evolutionary algorithms to solve complex continuous location problems for new facilities. These algorithms outperform other methods, effectively finding optimal solutions for profit maximization in competitive markets.

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Area of Science:

Operations Research
Computational Optimization

Background:

Firms face challenges in locating new facilities within competitive markets.
Existing facilities create a complex environment for new entrants.
Optimizing both location and quality is crucial for maximizing profit.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze and compare various heuristics for solving continuous location problems.
To identify the most effective method for profit maximization in competitive facility location.
To develop adaptable evolutionary strategies for continuous location problems.

Main Methods:

Analysis of three multistart local search heuristics.
Implementation of a multistart simulated annealing algorithm.
Development and testing of two variants of an evolutionary algorithm.

Main Results:

Evolutionary algorithms demonstrated superior performance compared to other heuristics.
Only evolutionary algorithms successfully identified optimal solutions for all tested instances.
The proposed evolutionary strategies showed high adaptability.

Conclusions:

Evolutionary algorithms are highly effective for solving continuous location problems.
These algorithms provide a robust approach for profit maximization in competitive environments.
The presented strategies offer a flexible framework for related optimization challenges.