[Retracted] Research on Distribution and Inventory Cooperation of Agricultural Means Supply Chain

Table 1

Description of symbols applied in the biobjective distribution network model.

System parameter	Description
	When , i represents distribution center; when , it means the retailer, while refers to the number of ordering customers.
	Retailer meets the mean and standard deviation of real-time requirements.
	The mean and standard deviation of demand from ordering customer .
	The demands on unit operating cost of distribution center and retailer are met.
	Unit cost from shortage of goods in retailers or distribution centers.
	Fixed cost to meet the needs of ordering customers (i.e., the fee to purchase communication devices and distribution vehicles).
	Unit distribution cost from a distribution center to retailer .
	Delivery cost of a distribution center and a retailer to meet the demand of ordering customer .
	Unit inventory cost of distribution center and retailer .
	The lead time for retailer replenishment.
	The lead time of retailers and distributors in meeting needs of ordering customers.
	Inventory capability of distribution center and retailer .
Decision variable	Description
	Quantity of orders from manufacturers to distribution centers.
	Whether distribution center or retailer i is open to customer orders ( means “open,” while means “close”).
	Whether distribution center or retailer meets the needs of customer ( means “meet” and means “not meet”).