A hybrid genetic algorithm for the vehicle routing problem with three-dimensional loading constraints
Lixin Miao, Qingfang Ruan, Kevin Woghiren, Qi Ruo (2012)
RAIRO - Operations Research
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This paper addresses a Three-Dimensional Loading Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (3L-CVRP) which combines a three-dimensional loading problem and vehicle routing problem in distribution logistics. The problem requires the combinatorial optimization of a feasible loading solution and a successive routing of vehicles to satisfy client demands, where all vehicles must start and terminate at a central depot. In spite of its clear practical...