In this paper, a novel methodology is proposed to solve a cooperative multi-depot vehicle routing problem. We establish a mathematical model for multi-owner VRP in which each owner (i.e. player) manages single or multiple depots. The basic idea consists of offering an option that owners cooperatively manage the VRP to save their costs. We present cooperative game theory techniques for cost savi...

We present a pin-assignment algorithm based on a new multi-layer chip-level global router. Combining pin assignment and global routing has been an important approach for the pin-assignment problem. But there are many difficulties when combining the two processes. In the past, only specialized global routing methods were used in the combined process. In our pin assignment program, we use an actu...

in the recent decade, special attention is paid to reverse logistic due to economic benefits of recovery and recycling of used products as well as environmental legislation and social concerns. on the other hand، many researches claim that separately and sequential planning of forward and reverse logistic causes sub-optimality. effective transport activities are also one of the most important c...

We know that channel routing is very important problem in VLSI physical design. The main objective of a channel routing algorithm is the reduction of the area of a IC chip. In this paper, we just do a survey on some impotent multi-layer routing algorithms. Here we analyze The Efficient Routing algorithm and resolve horizontal constraints and minimize the net wirelength in a particular model of ...

internet traffic has grown exponentially over last few years due to provision of multiple class services through internet backbone. with the explosive use of internet, contemporary internet routers are susceptible to overloads and their services deteriorate drastically and often cause denial of services. in this paper, an analysis is made how forecasting technique, routing algorithm and genetic...

Recent developments in urbanization and e-commerce have pushed businesses to deploy efficient systems decrease their supply chain cost. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is one of the most widely used strategies effectively manage chains with multiple parties. VMI implementation asks for solving Routing Problem (IRP). This study considers a multi-product multi-period inventory routing problem, inc...

the location-routing problem is a relatively new branch of logistics system. its objective is to determine a suitable location for constructing distribution warehouses and proper transportation routing from warehouse to the customer. in this study, the location-routing problem is investigated with considering fuzzy servicing time window for each customer. another important issue in this regard ...