Mathematical Methods and Operation Research in Logistics, Project Planning, and Scheduling

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: artificial bee colony algorithm; auction mechanism; capacitated arc routing problem; combinatorial optimization; deterioration effect; districting; drone; dynamic capacitated arc routing problem; evolutionary optimization; failure mode and effect analysis; fleet dimensioning; flexibility; flexible programming; FMEA; food banks; fuzzy optimization techniques; GA model; group technology; heterogeneous fleet; humanitarian logistics; hybrid heuristics; imperfect production; inventory; inventory management; last-mile delivery; linear programming; mathematical modeling; Mathematics and Science; mixed-integer linear programming model; move operator; multi-period VRP; multi-trip; multilevel structure; n/a; network design problem; non-instantaneous deterioration; partial backlogging; partial risk map; PRISM; PRISM number; process outsourcing; Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects; relief distribution; Research and information: general; resource allocation; rich vehicle routing problem (RVRP); risk assessment; risk matrix; route planning; RPN; safety science; scheduling; simulated annealing; split delivery; stock-dependent demand; supply chain management; systems safety; VRP with time windows (VRPTW); warehouse; wood pellet supply chain
• ISBN: 9783036563725; 3036563733; 9783036563732; 3036563725
• DOI: 10.3390/books978-3-0365-6373-2

In the last decade, the Industrial Revolution 4.0 brought flexible supply chains and flexible design projects to the forefront. Nevertheless, the recent pandemic, the accompanying economic problems, and the resulting supply problems have further increased the role of logistics and supply chains. Therefore, planning and scheduling procedures that can respond flexibly to changed circumstances have become more valuable both in logistics and projects. There are already several competing criteria of project and logistic process planning and scheduling that need to be reconciled. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that even more emphasis needs to be placed on taking potential risks into account. Flexibility and resilience are emphasized in all decision-making processes, including the scheduling of logistic processes, activities, and projects.