Minimizing the Fuel Consumption of a Multiobjective Vehicle Routing Problem Using the Parallel Multi-Start NSGA II Algorithm

Author(s):  
Iraklis-Dimitrios Psychas ◽  
Magdalene Marinaki ◽  
Yannis Marinakis ◽  
Athanasios Migdalas
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiliang Gong ◽  
Qianwang Deng ◽  
Xuran Gong ◽  
Like Zhang ◽  
Haibin Wang ◽  
...  

A new closed-loop supply chain logistics network of vehicle routing problem with simultaneous pickups and deliveries (VRPSPD) dominated by remanufacturer is constructed, in which the customers are originally divided into three types: distributors, recyclers, and suppliers. Furthermore, the fuel consumption is originally added to the optimization objectives of the proposed VRPSPD. In addition, a bee evolutionary algorithm guiding nondominated sorting genetic algorithm II (BEG-NSGA-II) with a two-stage optimization mechanism is originally designed to solve the proposed VRPSPD model with three optimization objectives: minimum fuel consumption, minimum waiting time, and the shortest delivery distance. The proposed BEG-NSGA-II could conquer the disadvantages of traditional nondominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II) and algorithms with a two-stage optimization mechanism. Finally, the validity and feasibility of the proposed model and algorithm are verified by simulating an engineering machinery remanufacturing company’s reverse logistics and another three test examples.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weizhen Rao ◽  
Feng Liu ◽  
Shengbin Wang

The classical model of vehicle routing problem (VRP) generally minimizes either the total vehicle travelling distance or the total number of dispatched vehicles. Due to the increased importance of environmental sustainability, one variant of VRPs that minimizes the total vehicle fuel consumption has gained much attention. The resulting fuel consumption VRP (FCVRP) becomes increasingly important yet difficult. We present a mixed integer programming model for the FCVRP, and fuel consumption is measured through the degree of road gradient. Complexity analysis of FCVRP is presented through analogy with the capacitated VRP. To tackle the FCVRP’s computational intractability, we propose an efficient two-objective hybrid local search algorithm (TOHLS). TOHLS is based on a hybrid local search algorithm (HLS) that is also used to solve FCVRP. Based on the Golden CVRP benchmarks, 60 FCVRP instances are generated and tested. Finally, the computational results show that the proposed TOHLS significantly outperforms the HLS.


Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2082
Author(s):  
Dengkai Hou ◽  
Houming Fan ◽  
Xiaoxue Ren

This paper studies the multi-depot joint distribution vehicle routing problem considering energy consumption with time-dependent networks (MDJDVRP-TDN). Aiming at the multi-depot joint distribution vehicle routing problem where the vehicle travel time depends on the variation characteristics of the road network speed in the distribution area, considering the influence of the road network on the vehicle speed and the relationship between vehicle load and fuel consumption, a multi-depot joint distribution vehicle routing optimization model is established to minimize the sum of vehicle fixed cost, fuel consumption cost and time window penalty cost. Traditional vehicle routing problems are modeled based on symmetric graphs. In this paper, considering the influence of time-dependent networks on routes optimization, modeling is based on asymmetric graphs, which increases the complexity of the problem. A hybrid genetic algorithm with variable neighborhood search (HGAVNS) is designed to solve the model, in which the nearest neighbor insertion method and Logistic mapping equation are used to generate the initial solution firstly, and then five neighborhood structures are designed to improve the algorithm. An adaptive neighborhood search times strategy is used to balance the diversification and depth search of the population. The effectiveness of the designed algorithm is verified through several groups of numerical instances with different scales. The research can enrich the relevant theoretical research of multi-depot vehicle routing problems and provide the theoretical basis for transportation enterprises to formulate reasonable distribution schemes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Yong Wang ◽  
Xiuwen Wang ◽  
Xiangyang Guan ◽  
Jinjun Tang

This study aims to provide tactical and operational decisions in multidepot recycling logistics networks with consideration of resource sharing (RS) and time window assignment (TWA) strategies. The RS strategy contributes to efficient resource allocation and utilization among recycling centers (RCs). The TWA strategy involves assigning time windows to customers to enhance the operational efficiency of logistics networks. A biobjective mathematical model is established to minimize the total operating cost and number of vehicles for solving the multidepot recycling vehicle routing problem with RS and TWA (MRVRPRSTWA). A hybrid heuristic algorithm including 3D k-means clustering algorithm and nondominated sorting genetic algorithm- (NSGA-) II (NSGA-II) is designed. The 3D k-means clustering algorithm groups customers into clusters on the basis of their spatial and temporal distances to reduce the computational complexity in optimizing the multidepot logistics networks. In comparison with NSGA algorithm, the NSGA-II algorithm incorporates an elitist strategy, which can improve the computational speed and robustness. In this study, the performance of the NSGA-II algorithm is compared with the other two algorithms. Results show that the proposed algorithm is superior in solving MRVRPRSTWA. The proposed model and algorithm are applied to an empirical case study in Chongqing City, China, to test their applicability in real logistics operations. Four different scenarios regarding whether the RS and TWA strategies are included or not are developed to test the efficacy of the proposed methods. The results indicate that the RS and TWA strategies can optimize the recycling services and resource allocation and utilization and enhance the operational efficiency, thus promoting the sustainable development of the logistics industry.


2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Henrique Mulati ◽  
Flávio Keidi Miyazawa

We deal with the cumulative vehicle routing problem (VRP), a generalization of the capacitated VRP, which objective is to minimize the fuel consumption. Gaur et al. in 2013 gave a 4-approximation based on a well-known partition heuristic to the traveling salesperson problem (TSP). We present a tighter analysis obtaining a 4 3s34Q2 -approximation, where Q is the capacity of the vehicle and s is a scaling factor. To the best of our knowledge, this is the best proved approximation for the cumulative VRP so far.


Author(s):  
Ferreira J. ◽  
Steiner M.

Logistic distribution involves many costs for organizations. Therefore, opportunities for optimization in this respect are always welcome. The purpose of this work is to present a methodology to provide a solution to a complexity task of optimization in Multi-objective Optimization for Green Vehicle Routing Problem (MOOGVRP). The methodology, illustrated using a case study (employee transport problem) and instances from the literature, was divided into three stages: Stage 1, “data treatment”, where the asymmetry of the routes to be formed and other particular features were addressed; Stage 2, “metaheuristic approaches” (hybrid or non-hybrid), used comparatively, more specifically: NSGA-II (Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II), MOPSO (Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization), which were compared with the new approaches proposed by the authors, CWNSGA-II (Clarke and Wright’s Savings with the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II) and CWTSNSGA-II (Clarke and Wright’s Savings, Tabu Search and Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II); and, finally, Stage 3, “analysis of the results”, with a comparison of the algorithms. Using the same parameters as the current solution, an optimization of 5.2% was achieved for Objective Function 1 (OF{\displaystyle _{1}}; minimization of CO{\displaystyle _{2}} emissions) and 11.4% with regard to Objective Function 2 (OF{\displaystyle _{2}}; minimization of the difference in demand), with the proposed CWNSGA-II algorithm showing superiority over the others for the approached problem. Furthermore, a complementary scenario was tested, meeting the constraints required by the company concerning time limitation. For the instances from the literature, the CWNSGA-II and CWTSNSGA-II algorithms achieved superior results.


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