On-line three-dimensional packing problems: A review of off-line and on-line solution approaches

S Ali, AG Ramos, MA Carravilla, JF Oliveira - Computers & Industrial …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Three-Dimensional Packing Problems (3D-PPs) can be applied to effectively
reduce logistics costs in various areas, such as airline cargo management and warehouse …

Exact solution techniques for two-dimensional cutting and packing

M Iori, VL De Lima, S Martello, FK Miyazawa… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
We survey the main formulations and solution methods for two-dimensional orthogonal
cutting and packing problems, where both items and bins are rectangles. We focus on exact …

Vehicle routing problems with loading constraints: state-of-the-art and future directions

H Pollaris, K Braekers, A Caris, GK Janssens… - Or Spectrum, 2015 - Springer
Distributors are faced with loading constraints in their route planning, eg, multi-dimensional
packing constraints, unloading sequence constraints, stability constraints and axle weight …

The forgotten sons: Warehousing systems for brick-and-mortar retail chains

N Boysen, R de Koster, D Füßler - European Journal of Operational …, 2021 - Elsevier
Warehouses are an inevitable component in any supply chain and a vividly investigated
object of research. Much attention, however, is absorbed by warehousing systems dedicated …

Loading, unloading and premarshalling of stacks in storage areas: Survey and classification

J Lehnfeld, S Knust - European Journal of Operational Research, 2014 - Elsevier
Problems of loading, unloading and premarshalling of stacks as well as combinations
thereof appear in several practical applications, eg container terminals, container ship …

A hybrid biogeography-based optimization algorithm for three-dimensional bin size designing and packing problem

M Chen, J Huo, Y Duan - Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The three-dimensional bin packing problem (3D-BPP) plays a critical role in logistics
activities. Prior studies focus on 3D-BPP in cases where bin size is predetermined. However …

A comparative review of 3D container loading algorithms

X Zhao, JA Bennell, T Bektaş… - … in Operational Research, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Three‐dimensional cutting and packing problems have a range of important applications
and are of particular relevance to the transportation of cargo in the form of container loading …

Heuristics integrated deep reinforcement learning for online 3d bin packing

S Yang, S Song, S Chu, R Song… - IEEE Transactions …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Online 3D Bin Packing Problem (3D-BPP) has a wide range of industrial applications and
there is an emerging research interest in learning optimal bin packing policy and deploying …

The split delivery vehicle routing problem with three-dimensional loading constraints

A Bortfeldt, J Yi - European Journal of Operational Research, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The Split Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem with three-dimensional loading
constraints (3L-SDVRP) combines vehicle routing and three-dimensional loading with …

The digitization of a food package's life cycle: Existing and emerging computer systems in the logistics and post-logistics phase

M Vanderroost, P Ragaert, J Verwaeren… - Computers in …, 2017 - Elsevier
At present, the food and food packaging industry is increasingly confronted with and gently
forced by consumers and governmental organizations to resolve issues related to food …