This paper deals with the Heterogeneous Fleet Vehicle Routing Problem (HFVRP). The HFVRP generalizes the classical Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem by considering the existence of different vehicle types, with distinct capacities and costs. The objective is to determine the best fleet composition as well as the set of routes that minimize the total costs. The proposed hybrid algorithm is com...

One of the most important points in a supply chain is customer-driven modeling, which reduces the bullwhip effect in the supply chain, as well as the costs of investment on the inventory and efficient transshipment of the products. Their homogeneity is reflected in the Inventory Routing Problem, which is a combination of distribution and inventory management. This paper expands the classical In...

Commercial-vehicle manufacturers design vehicles to operate over a wide range of transportation tasks and driving cycles. However, certain possibilities reducing emissions, manufacturing operational costs from end are neglected if the target is narrow known in advance, especially case electrified propulsion. Apart real-time energy optimization, vehicle hardware can be meticulously tailored best...

Abstract This paper introduces the multi-depot open location routing problem (MD-OLRP) with a heterogeneous fixed fleet. The is inspired by collection of company which collects raw materials from different suppliers coordinating several carriers. Each carrier has Moreover, there cost for contracting each vehicle and variable associated distance traveled. empty haul return to vehicles depot not ...

Carsharing is a mobility concept that addresses the world’s growing interest in sustainability. It reduces CO2 emissions, traffic congestion, and noise in cities. Including electric and hybrid vehicles in the carsharing fleet supports these aspects even more. For a station-based carsharing organization (CSO), the distribution and availability of vehicles play a crucial role to satisfy the custo...