Naslov
Vehicle Routing Problem - Case Study on Logistics Company in Croatia

Autori
Jakara, Martina ; Pašagić Škrinjar, Jasmina ; Brnjac, Nikolina

Izvornik
IJTTE. International Journal for Traffic and Transport Engineering (2217-544X) 9 (2019), 4; 456-470

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Transport Logistics ; Transport Networks ; Mathematical Methods ; Optimization ; Heuristics ; Metaheuristics ; Vehicle Routing

Sažetak
This paper defines the vehicle routing problem that logistic operators and other traffic professionals face in organizing transportation and determining the optimal routes and number of vehicles needed to provide a quality transport service. The purpose of the paper is to outline the methods used to solve the problem and to compare their application. This example shows the application of metaheuristic methods for solving vehicle routing problems of a logistics company in the Republic of Croatia. The aim of this case study is to determine the optimal solution using methods which represents such a distribution of available vehicles that generates the lowest cost.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tehnologija prometa i transport

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