In this paper, a vehicle routing problem with fuzzy time windows (VRPFTW) is proposed and solved. In the transportation business, time windows are not always strictly obeyed and the deviation of service time from the ...
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In this paper, a vehicle routing problem with fuzzy time windows (VRPFTW) is proposed and solved. In the transportation business, time windows are not always strictly obeyed and the deviation of service time from the customer-specific time window determines the customer's satisfaction level, which can also be regarded as the Supplier's service level. This paper applies fuzzy membership functions to characterize the service level issues associated with time window violation in a vehicle routing problem and propose VRPFTW. VRPFTW is formulated as a multi-objective model with two goals: (I) to minimize the travel distance and (2) to maximize the service level of the supplier to customers. To solve this multi-objective model, a two stage algorithm is developed to obtain a Pareto solution for VRPFTW. Using the two-stage algorithm, VRPFTW is decomposed into two subproblems, namely a traditional vehicle routing problem with time windows (VRPTW-alpha) and a service improvement problem,and each of the objective, is sequentially solved. The service improvement problem is solved under two different scenarios. When the fuzzy membership function is linear, it is shown that the service improvement problem can be solved by the cutting plane algorithm within finite iterations, and when the fuzzy membership function is concave, the service improvement problem can be solved by a subgradient-based algorithm. Moreover, an alternative formulation of VRPFTW is also proposed and analyzed. Experiments are conducted to compare different models of vehicle routing problems with time windows in situations where violation of time windows is allowed, and the results show that the VRPFTW model can achieve considerable cost-savings, while at the same time maintaining an acceptable service level. Published by Elsevier B.V.
This article develops a systems dynamics and multi-objective programming model (SDMOP) for planning a regional circular economy. Various risk analyses are conducted using the technique of sensitivity analysis. This SD...
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This article develops a systems dynamics and multi-objective programming model (SDMOP) for planning a regional circular economy. Various risk analyses are conducted using the technique of sensitivity analysis. This SDMOP model includes two modules: the MOP module used to derive optimized parameters as inputs to the systems dynamics model, and the systems dynamics module used to plan the regional circular economy. We demonstrate the application of this SDMOP model to a problem of planning the circular economy of a county in the Sichuan Province of China.
Data envelopment analysis(DEA)is a mathematical programming approach to appraise the relative efficiencies of peer decision-making unit(DMU),which is widely used in ranking ***,almost all DEA-related ranking approache...
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Data envelopment analysis(DEA)is a mathematical programming approach to appraise the relative efficiencies of peer decision-making unit(DMU),which is widely used in ranking ***,almost all DEA-related ranking approaches are based on the self-evaluation *** other words,each DMU chooses the weights it prefers to most,so the resulted efficiencies are not suitable to be used as ranking *** this paper proposes a new approach to determine a bundle of common weights in DEA efficiency evaluation model by introducing a multi-objective integer *** paper also gives the solving process of this multi-objective integer programming,and the solution is proven a Paroto efficient *** solving process ensures that the obtained common weight bundle is acceptable by a groat number of *** a numeral example is given to demonstrate the approach.
We compare two different models for multicriterion routing in stochastic time-dependent networks: the classic "time-adaptive" model and the more flexible "history-adaptive" one. We point out severa...
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We compare two different models for multicriterion routing in stochastic time-dependent networks: the classic "time-adaptive" model and the more flexible "history-adaptive" one. We point out several properties of the sets of efficient solutions found under the two models. We also devise a method for finding supported history-adaptive solutions. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
In a time of digitalization and informationization for Mine enterprise, based on the complication of multiobjective ore blending planning and management, a question of fuzzy multi-objective ore blending is proposed. T...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9780769535609
In a time of digitalization and informationization for Mine enterprise, based on the complication of multiobjective ore blending planning and management, a question of fuzzy multi-objective ore blending is proposed. Then according to linguistic preference information and satisfying degree of decision maker, a fuzzy multi-objective optimization algorithm is designed. The algorithm effectively solves the difficulties in multi-objective decisions, such as difficult to quantify certain objectives and restrictions and to weigh decision objectives subjectively, and different dimensions of objectives. It has also the Characteristics of flexibility and sensitivity, which is verified through a application example of certain mine, it is a practical, great universal method or means for the mine ore blending planning and management.
The risk and benefits are consided synthesizely in portforio investment based on the Markowitz portfolio theory. A multi-objective programming model of portforio investment is established and studied the model solutio...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783642023415
The risk and benefits are consided synthesizely in portforio investment based on the Markowitz portfolio theory. A multi-objective programming model of portforio investment is established and studied the model solution with the ant group algorithm, then obtained a better result compared to using the Lingo model. Unified the ant group algorithm and the modem computer's formidable operational capability, making the investor to be more convenient in the actual operation.
A cost-time trade-off bulk transportation problem (BTP) with the objectives to minimize the total cost and duration of the bulk transportation without according priorities to them is considered. The entire requirement...
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(纸本)9781424441358
A cost-time trade-off bulk transportation problem (BTP) with the objectives to minimize the total cost and duration of the bulk transportation without according priorities to them is considered. The entire requirement of each destination is to be met from a single source only;however a source can supply to any number of destinations subject to the availability of the commodity at it. The Extremum Difference Method (EDM) is applied to obtain the set of Pareto optimal solutions of this problem. This work provides an alternate procedure to obtain the solutions obtained by Prakash et al. [9].
Weight flexibility is the main reason why the traditional DEA models can't be directly used in ranking. The current paper proposes a multi-objective DEA model to derive common weights to weaken or eliminate the we...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9780769538761
Weight flexibility is the main reason why the traditional DEA models can't be directly used in ranking. The current paper proposes a multi-objective DEA model to derive common weights to weaken or eliminate the weight flexibility. In out proposed approach the obtained common weights can be accepted by at least half of all decision making units. The proposed technique is used in the university evaluation in China.
Andre F. J. and Cardenete M. A. Designing efficient subsidy policies in a regional economy: a multicriteria decision-making (MCDM)-computable general equilibrium (CGE) approach, Regional Studies. Since policy-makers u...
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Andre F. J. and Cardenete M. A. Designing efficient subsidy policies in a regional economy: a multicriteria decision-making (MCDM)-computable general equilibrium (CGE) approach, Regional Studies. Since policy-makers usually pursue several conflicting objectives, policy-making can be understood as a multicriteria decision problem. Following the methodological proposal by Andre and Cardenete (2005), multi-objective programming is used in connection with a computable general equilibrium model to represent optimal policy-making and to obtain so-called efficient policies in an application to a regional economy (Andalusia, Spain). This approach is applied to the design of subsidy policies under two different scenarios. In the first scenario, it is assumed that the government is concerned just about two objectives: ensuring the profitability of a key strategic sector and increasing overall output. Finally, the scope of the exercise is enlarged by solving a problem with seven policy objectives, including both general and sectorial objectives. It is concluded that the observed policy could have been Pareto-improved in several directions.
This paper develops a multi-objective optimization model for the passenger train stopping scheme on high-speed railway lines Minimizing the stopping times for all passenger trains, minimizing travel distance of empty ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781424447541
This paper develops a multi-objective optimization model for the passenger train stopping scheme on high-speed railway lines Minimizing the stopping times for all passenger trains, minimizing travel distance of empty trains and minimizing the number of transfer passengers are the three planning objectives of the model For a given travel demand and specified capacity of stops, the model is solved by heuristic algorithm An improved discrete Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is presented to determine the best-compromise train stopping scheme with high effectiveness and stability In the algorithm, a stop based representation is designed, and a new method is used to update the position and velocity of particles In order to keep the particle swarm algorithm from premature stagnation, the simulated annealing algorithm, which has local search ability, is combined with the PSO algorithm to make elaborate search near the optimal solution, then the quality of solutions is improved effectively An empirical study on a given small railway network is conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of the model and the performance of the algorithm The experimental results show that the hybrid algorithm has great advantages in both success rate and convergence speed compared with other discrete PSO algorithm and genetic algorithm, and an optimal set of stopping schemes can always be generated for a given demand To achieve the best planning outcome, the stopping schemes should be flexibly planned, and not constrained by specific ones as often set by the planner
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