Abstract
In the previous study, the authors proposed a matching system of relief supplies. In this system, efficient assignment, distribution and inventory plans of relief supplies are developed based on the information regarding the demands and the available supplies to donate, inputted by the organization in the affected area and those outside the affected area, respectevely. This system is effective in avoiding the confusion in the process of humanitarian logistics. But, the formulation of distribution phase of relief supplies was too simplified, especially vehicle routing problem was not considered. In this study, we extend the matching system to make it possible to make the efficient vehicle plan in addition to assignment plans and so on. By combining the algorithm proposed by Yi and Ozdamar, we develop a new matching system that is suited for the practical use. Through the case study, we investigate the characteristics of the proposed system.
