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The impact of public drop‐off boxes and autonomous delivery robots in last‐mile delivery
International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.Abstract The growing concern over emissions from last‐mile logistics is motivating the development of innovative delivery models aimed at reducing environmental impact and traffic congestion. To this end, we propose a last‐mile delivery scheme based on both public drop‐off boxes and autonomous delivery robots.
Gianpaolo Ghiani +3 more
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Applied SciencesPhotovoltaic (PV) systems are increasingly recognized as a viable renewable energy source due to their clean, abundant, silent, and environmentally friendly nature.
Abdullrahman A. Al-Shamma’a +1 more
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International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.Abstract We address the scheduling conflicting jobs on parallel identical machines problem with makespan minimization, a classical and computationally challenging variant of parallel machine scheduling. We develop and evaluate three distinct solution methodologies: a novel constraint programming (CP) formulation, and two metaheuristics: a multi ...
Roberto Maria Rosati +3 more
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An Adaptive Genetic Algorithm for Solving N-Queens Problem
, 2017 In this paper a Metaheuristic approach for solving the N-Queens Problem is introduced to find the best possible solution in a reasonable amount of time. Genetic Algorithm is used with a novel fitness function as the Metaheuristic.
Nag, Sayan, Sarkar, Uddalok
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Straddle carrier routing optimization at container terminals utilizing telemetry‐based prediction
International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.Abstract Efficient vehicle routing and scheduling for horizontal transport means on container terminals can reduce lead times and travel distances, resulting in fuel savings and productivity gains. We apply machine learning to emulate operational processes, bridging the gap between theoretical optimization models and real‐world practices at container ...
Julian Neugebauer +3 more
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Production routing decisions in a two‐echelon supply chain with multiple delivery modes
International Transactions in Operational Research, Volume 33, Issue 5, Page 3385-3421, September 2026.Abstract We study an original two‐echelon production routing problem with multiple delivery modes (2E‐PRP‐MDM). In the first echelon, the primary production facility is tasked with satisfying the demands of two distinct entities: a set of warehouses and a set of customers through direct shipments. In the second echelon, warehouses become delivery hubs,
Rachida Benfedel +2 more
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International Transactions in Operational Research, Volume 33, Issue 4, Page 2709-2730, July 2026.Abstract “L'eau c'est la vie” is a well‐known French expression for “water is life,” which reflects the fact that water is undoubtedly the most vital resource in the world. The main mission for water utility companies is to convey and distribute water that is of acceptable quality to satisfy the demand of the population at any time of the day.
Franklin Djeumou Fomeni +4 more
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International Transactions in Operational Research, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 1971-2015, May 2026.Abstract In most blood supply chains, blood centers and hospitals make individual decisions, resulting in an inefficient structure of the blood supply chain, which in turn renders supply and demand matching a challenging exercise. In this work, we make the very first attempt to optimize the interaction between blood centers and hospitals.
Mohammad S. Moshtagh +2 more
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International Transactions in Operational Research, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 2082-2118, May 2026.Abstract The significance of last‐mile logistics in the healthcare supply chain is growing steadily, especially in pharmacies where the growing prevalence of medication delivery to patients' homes is remarkable. This paper proposes a novel mathematical model for the last‐mile logistics of the pharmaceutical supply chain and optimizes a pharmacy's ...
Elise Potters +4 more
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Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2026.A GA‐BP neural network model with optimized preprocessing and clustering reduces line loss calculation errors and improves efficiency in distribution networks. ABSTRACT Traditional methods for calculating distribution line losses often rely on complex mathematical models and extensive operational data, leading to cumbersome processes that struggle to ...
Tianjun Chen +4 more
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