uncertain demand

Adjustable robust optimization for fleet sizing problem in closed-loop supply chains with simultaneous delivery and pickup

  • Ali Borumand
  • Ali Nookabadi
    • Categories (Mixed) Integer Linear Programming, Meta Heuristics, Robust Optimization Tags , , , ,

    The Fleet Sizing Problem (FSP) stands as a critical challenge within the realm of logistics and supply chain management, particularly in the context of Closed-Loop Supply Chains (CLSC). The significance of addressing the FSP lies in its direct impact on operational costs, resource utilization, and environmental sustainability. By effectively optimizing fleet size, organizations can streamline … Read more

    Robust Optimization for the Vehicle Routing Problem with Multiple Deliverymen

  • Jonathan De La Vega
  • Reinaldo Morabito
  • Pedro Munari
    • Categories Applications - OR and Management Sciences, Production and Logistics, Transportation Tags , , ,

    This paper studies the vehicle routing problem with time windows and multiple deliverymen in which customer demands are uncertain and belong to a predetermined polytope. In addition to the routing decisions, this problem aims to define the number of deliverymen used to provide the service to the customers on each route. A new mathematical formulation … Read more