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Study of the Time Windows Range Impact on Vehicle Routing Problem

In: Driving Quality Management and Sustainability in VUCA Environments

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  • Pedro Afonso Oliveira

    (School of Engineering of Porto (ISEP) - Polytechnic of Porto)

  • Maria Teresa Pereira

    (School of Engineering of Porto (ISEP) - Polytechnic of Porto
    Associate Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aerospace (LAETA-INEGI))

  • Marisa Oliveira

    (School of Engineering of Porto (ISEP) - Polytechnic of Porto
    Associate Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aerospace (LAETA-INEGI))

  • Filipe R. Ramos

    (Universidade de Lisboa)

  • Fernanda Amélia Ferreira

    (UNIAG, School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Porto)

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to study and explain the impact of the length of the time windows in the vehicle routing problem with time windows (VRPTW). A case study was explored with the aim of understanding the relationship between the use of time windows with different intervals and the cost of charges, client satisfaction, and travel time. The solution presented studies the influence that time windows have on delivery costs. In it, it is possible to verify that the number and capacity of needed vehicles to the service vary, as well as the number of served clients in a route, according to their schedule and demand, and the size of the time windows in which deliveries are made. As a result, the time window negotiation is important and related to the operational services with a huge impact on the global business.

Suggested Citation

  • Pedro Afonso Oliveira & Maria Teresa Pereira & Marisa Oliveira & Filipe R. Ramos & Fernanda Amélia Ferreira, 2024. "Study of the Time Windows Range Impact on Vehicle Routing Problem," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: João Reis & Tiago Pinho & Vítor Barbosa & Luís Barreto & Sandrina B. Moreira & Pedro Pardal & João N (ed.), Driving Quality Management and Sustainability in VUCA Environments, pages 159-167, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-031-52723-4_13
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-52723-4_13
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