Route optimization methods offer an opportunity to the fisheries industry to enhance their
efficiency, sustainability, and safety. However, the use of route optimization Decision …

In this paper, we present a novel multi-objective mixed-integer linear programming model to
support wine grape harvesting. The proposed model considers the opposing nature of …

The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development must address the balance
between sustainable growth and tackling climate change. In this context, forests can help to …

The presence of artificial reefs (ARs) in the south of Portugal that were deployed a few
decades ago and the corroboration of fishing patterns and other activities related to the use …

In this article, we address the family traveling salesman problem (FTSP), an NP‐hard
problem that may be seen as a generalization of the traveling salesman problem. In the …

In this paper we address the traveling purchaser problem, an NP‐hard problem that
generalizes the traveling salesman problem. We present several metaheuristics that …

Operations research models are increasingly being used to support decision making in the
wine industry. However, they have not yet been used to support inventory management …

In many fisheries surveys sampling operations are carried out at predefined locations called
fishing stations. According to predefined time windows, a research vessel performs at most …

This chapter provides an overview of the current state of efficiency in the fishing industry. It
then explores the potential use of operational research methods to optimize fishing routes. A …

The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development must address the balance
between sustainable growth and tackling climate change. In this context, the role of forests in …