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Cobweb Heuristic for solving Multi-Objective Vehicle Routing Problem

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  • Okitonyumbe Y.F., Joseph
  • Ulungu, Berthold E.-L.
  • Kapiamba Nt., Joel

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Solving a classical vehicle routing problem (VRP) by exact methods presents many difficulties for large dimension problem. Consequently, in multi-objective framework, heuristic or metaheuristic methods are required. Due to particular VRP structure, it seems that a dedicated heuristic is more suitable than a metaheuristic. The aim of this article is to collapse different heuristics solving classical VRP and adapt them for to solve the multi-objective vehicle routing problem (MOVRP). The so-called Cobweb Algorithm simulates spider’s behavior when weaving cobweb. This paper presents the algorithm, a didactic example, concluding remarks and way for further researches.

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  • Okitonyumbe Y.F., Joseph & Ulungu, Berthold E.-L. & Kapiamba Nt., Joel, 2015. "Cobweb Heuristic for solving Multi-Objective Vehicle Routing Problem," MPRA Paper 66121, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords: Savings; Cobweb; Heuristics; Multiobjective; Vehicle Routing Problem.;
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    • C61 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Optimization Techniques; Programming Models; Dynamic Analysis

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