摘要: |
The construction of effective heuristic optimization models for the service-request vehicle routing with time windows (SRVRTW) problem is addressed. Three basic models and the method of their software package development in a geographic information systems environment are introduced. Among the three basic models, the hard TW model improves Solomon's model in terms of insertion criteria and defines the objective for SRVRTW problems. The effects of contributing factors on routing solutions are analyzed, and appropriate values for these parameters are suggested on the basis of tests carried out in a case study. Second, the negotiable TW and many-to-many models are proposed on the basis of the demand of real-life service-request problems. The software package developed, which uses MapInfo integrated with C++, provides an effective tool for SRVRTW problems. A real-life case study is described, illustrating major functions and the execution of the package. With the use of good programming procedures and attention to the related database structure, excellent performance and functionality were experienced. |