scholarly journals Optimization of Distribution Path considering Cost and Customer Satisfaction under New Retail Modes

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Dengqing Wang ◽  
Yuting Yang ◽  
Yanhu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Immune Algorithm ◽  
Online Retail ◽  
Weak Points ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Distribution Cost ◽  
Retail Enterprise

One of the top issues in logistics management and related research is to establish an effective distribution system that is adaptive to new retail and capable of lowering the cost of logistics while enhancing consumer satisfaction. Aimed at reversing the weak points of current logistics distribution patterns, a dual-objective bipolar model with optimal logistics cost and consumer satisfaction by restraining distribution time and load is tested in this paper to figure out the proper nodes and vehicle routes. Data from general and front warehouses of PuPu mall, a Fuzhou-based online retail enterprise, are made into a case study. Moreover, the immune algorithm and genetic algorithm are adopted to achieve the model solution. It is found that the immune algorithm is more efficient than the genetic algorithm in searching solutions, thus having better adaptivity and effectiveness, and also that the type of distribution vehicle plays a significant role in determining the total distribution cost.

scholarly journals Research on the Path Optimization Problem of Multi-Centre Distribution System

2018 ◽  
Vol 232 ◽  
pp. 04034
Author(s):  
Kai-lun HE ◽  
Yi DING ◽  
Hui-long SUN
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Path Optimization ◽  
Routing Problem ◽  
Actual Environment ◽  
Distribution Cost

Based on the actual environment, the routing problem of multi centre distribution system is theoretically described and analyzed, and a genetic algorithm for solving the problem is proposed and verified by an example. The research shows that the genetic algorithm can be used effectively to optimize the distribution path and reduce the distribution cost. At the same time, the program is easy to operate and is convenient for the enterprise to apply.

Multi-objective optimisation of the operation of a water distribution network

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-249
Author(s):  
Michael Mulholland ◽  
M. Abderrazak Latifi ◽  
Andrew Purdon ◽  
Christopher Buckley ◽  
Christopher Brouckaert
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Water Distribution System ◽  
Water Distribution Network ◽  
Reservoir Water ◽  
Minimum Interval ◽  
Pareto Fronts ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Near Optimality

The aim of the present paper was to move water through a reservoir network in such a way as to meet consumer demands and level constraints, minimise the cost of electricity, and minimise the loss of chlorine. This was to be achieved by choosing the switching intervals of reservoir inlet pumps and valves, at the same time complying with the allowed minimum interval size of each device. Switching combinations that threatened to exceed constraints were rejected heuristically. Flows were balanced by linear programming (LP). The genetic algorithm gave confidence in the near-optimality of its solutions, through the well-defined Pareto fronts between the competing objectives. The method was applied to a 16-reservoir water distribution system in Durban, South Africa. Comparison with an equivalent ‘dead-band’ control showed a 30% improvement in a weighted objective.

scholarly journals Inclusion of Hydraulic Controls in Rehabilitation Models of Drainage Networks to Control Floods

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 514
Author(s):  
Leonardo Bayas-Jiménez ◽  
F. Javier Martínez-Solano ◽  
Pedro L. Iglesias-Rey ◽  
Daniel Mora-Melia ◽  
Vicente S. Fuertes-Miquel
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Drainage System ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Hydraulic Control ◽  
Drainage Systems ◽  
Storm Water Management Model ◽  
Drainage Networks ◽  
Extreme Rain ◽  
Rain Events ◽  
The Cost

A problem for drainage systems managers is the increase in extreme rain events that are increasing in various parts of the world. Their occurrence produces hydraulic overload in the drainage system and consequently floods. Adapting the existing infrastructure to be able to receive extreme rains without generating consequences for cities’ inhabitants has become a necessity. This research shows a new way to improve drainage systems with minimal investment costs, using for this purpose a novel methodology that considers the inclusion of hydraulic control elements in the network, the installation of storm tanks and the replacement of pipes. The presented methodology uses the Storm Water Management Model for the hydraulic analysis of the network and a modified Genetic Algorithm to optimize the network. In this algorithm, called the Pseudo-Genetic Algorithm, the coding of the chromosomes is integral and has been used in previous studies of hydraulic optimization. This work evaluates the cost of the required infrastructure and the damage caused by floods to find the optimal solution. The main conclusion of this study is that the inclusion of hydraulic controls can reduce the cost of network rehabilitation and decrease flood levels.

scholarly journals Leveraging a Genetic Algorithm for the Optimal Placement of Distributed Generation and the Need for Energy Management Strategies Using a Fuzzy Inference System

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Sunny Katyara ◽  
Muhammad Fawad Shaikh ◽  
Shoaib Shaikh ◽  
Zahid Hussain Khand ◽  
Lukasz Staszewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Fuzzy Inference System ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Fuzzy Inference ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Test System ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Inference System ◽  
Simulated Environment

With the rising load demand and power losses, the equipment in the utility network often operates close to its marginal limits, creating a dire need for the installation of new Distributed Generators (DGs). Their proper placement is one of the prerequisites for fully achieving the benefits; otherwise, this may result in the worsening of their performance. This could even lead to further deterioration if an effective Energy Management System (EMS) is not installed. Firstly, addressing these issues, this research exploits a Genetic Algorithm (GA) for the proper placement of new DGs in a distribution system. This approach is based on the system losses, voltage profiles, and phase angle jump variations. Secondly, the energy management models are designed using a fuzzy inference system. The models are then analyzed under heavy loading and fault conditions. This research is conducted on a six bus radial test system in a simulated environment together with a real-time Power Hardware-In-the-Loop (PHIL) setup. It is concluded that the optimal placement of a 3.33 MVA synchronous DG is near the load center, and the robustness of the proposed EMS is proven by mitigating the distinct contingencies within the approximately 2.5 cycles of the operating period.

scholarly journals Carbon Emission Reduction of Apparel Material Distribution Based on Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2571
Author(s):  
Xujing Zhang ◽  
Lichuan Wang ◽  
Yan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Material Distribution ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Nsga Ii ◽  
Management Objectives ◽  
Multi Objective Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Process ◽  
The Cost

Low-carbon production has become one of the top management objectives for every industry. In garment manufacturing, the material distribution process always generates high carbon emissions. In order to reduce carbon emissions and the number of operators to meet enterprises’ requirements to control the cost of production and protect the environment, the paths of material distribution were analyzed to find the optimal solution. In this paper, the model of material distribution to obtain minimum carbon emissions and vehicles (operators) was established to optimize the multi-target management in three different production lines (multi-line, U-shape two-line, and U-shape three-line), while the workstations were organized in three ways: in the order of processes, in the type of machines, and in the components of garment. The NSGA-II algorithm (non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II) was applied to obtain the results of this model. The feasibility of the model and algorithm was verified by the practice of men’s shirts manufacture. It could be found that material distribution of multi-line layout produced the least carbon emissions when the machines were arranged in the group of type.

scholarly journals A Heuristics-Based Parthenogenetic Algorithm for the VRP with Potential Demands and Time Windows

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Chenghua Shi ◽  
Tonglei Li ◽  
Yu Bai ◽  
Fei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Time Windows ◽  
Computation Time ◽  
Routing Problem ◽  
Split Delivery ◽  
Soft Time Windows ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
Potential Demand ◽  
The Cost

We present the vehicle routing problem with potential demands and time windows (VRP-PDTW), which is a variation of the classical VRP. A homogenous fleet of vehicles originated in a central depot serves customers with soft time windows and deliveries from/to their locations, and split delivery is considered. Also, besides the initial demand in the order contract, the potential demand caused by conformity consuming behavior is also integrated and modeled in our problem. The objective of minimizing the cost traveled by the vehicles and penalized cost due to violating time windows is then constructed. We propose a heuristics-based parthenogenetic algorithm (HPGA) for successfully solving optimal solutions to the problem, in which heuristics is introduced to generate the initial solution. Computational experiments are reported for instances and the proposed algorithm is compared with genetic algorithm (GA) and heuristics-based genetic algorithm (HGA) from the literature. The comparison results show that our algorithm is quite competitive by considering the quality of solutions and computation time.

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