Paper Title
A Heuristic Solution to ATM Location Optimization

Abstract
In this study, bank ATM/branch location problem is undertaken to maximize the total profit of the full network of existing and to be added facilities. In general, ATM/branch location decisions are made intuitively according to expert opinion and historic data. Here, we develop a mathematical model with the objective of maximizing the overall performance of the ATM network of a bank. In our modeling, we take into account the fact that nearby ATMs can affect each other’s performance negatively, and we establish a three phase solution framework that helps the planners to determine the best locations for a number of ATMs to be added to the existing network. Keywords- Facility Location Problem, Competitive Facilities, Decomposition, Heuristics