This paper considers a profitable heterogeneous vehicle routing problem with cross-docking
(PHVRPCD). In the real world, it is not possible to serve all customers and suppliers. Based …

End-of-life products have a severe impact on the ecological system. Potential production
policies and distribution strategies for the newly manufactured product have attracted …

Society is facing a series of challenges, as the growth in urban population, the expansion of
e-commerce, the pandemic moment (COVID-19), and many others leading to changes in …

Abstract The Dial-a-Ride Problem (DARP) introduced in the early 1980s is the NP-Hard
optimization problem of developing the most cost-efficient vehicle schedules for a number of …

This paper studies the integration of the vehicle routing problem with cross-docking
(VRPCD). The aim is to find a set of routes to deliver products from a set of suppliers to a set …

In the vehicle routing problem with cross-docking (VRPCD), it is assumed that the selected
suppliers and the quantity of the products purchased from each supplier are known. This …

A key decision for every product consolidation node (eg, warehouse or cross-dock) in a
distribution network is the synchronization of inbound and outbound product flows. Among …

This study expands on the investigation of the vehicle routing problem with cross-dock
(VRPCD) by incorporating disruption in a network with suppliers, customers, and a single …

In this study, a new nonlinear mathematical programming model of mixed integer was
presented to formulate the problem of designing a sustainable closed loop supply chain, in …

In an emergency logistics operation, quick delivery and fair distribution of relief items are of
extreme importance. Using direct shipments from suppliers to the affected areas for …