S141015 Optimization on Vehicle Routing Problem as an Element Technology toward Deployment of Reverse Logistics

Abstract

Under recent global competition and short product life cycle, we need to cope with agile problem-solving in manufacturing. With this point of view, this study provides a practical hybrid meta-heuristic method for a three echelon logistic network optimization belonging to a tactical level. It includes a new idea to solve multi-depot VRP practically and efficiently as well. It is expected to perform as an optimization engine for planning system cooperated with information system for inventory management. Numerical experiment has been carried out to validate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.