Deferred item and vehicle routing within integrated networks

Deferred item and vehicle routing within integrated networks

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Article ID: iaor20041924
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 39
Issue: 4
Start Page Number: 305
End Page Number: 323
Publication Date: Jul 2003
Journal: Transportation Research. Part E, Logistics and Transportation Review
Authors: , ,
Keywords: vehicle routing & scheduling, simulation: analysis, optimization
Abstract:

This paper studies the possible integration of long-haul operations by transportation mode and service level (defined by guaranteed delivery time) for package delivery carriers. Specifically, we consider the allocation of deferred items to excess capacity on alternative modes in ways that allow all transportation modes to be utilized better. Model formulation and solution techniques are discussed. The solution techniques presented produce solutions for large-scale problem instances with up to 141 consolidation terminals and 17 breakbulk terminals. Allowing deferred items to travel by air reduces long-haul transportation costs. These savings increase with the amount of excess air capacity.

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