Improved tabu search algorithm for vehicle routing problem with alternative time windows

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Abstract

The Vehicle Routing Problem with Alternative Time Windows (VRPATW) was studied. Based on the model of VRP with single time window constraint, a model of VRPATW was built, and an improved Tabu Search algorithm was introduced. The algorithm first generates a good feasible initial solution, using improved PFIH algorithm, then improves the initial solution using Tabu Search. Finally the experiment results show that the algorithm can solve 100 customers VRPATW efficiently.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4454-4457
Number of pages4
JournalXitong Fangzhen Xuebao / Journal of System Simulation
Volume20
Issue number16
StatePublished - 20 Aug 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Alternative time windows
  • PFIH
  • Tabu Search
  • VRP

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