In the two-echelon vehicle routing problem (2E-VRP), the distribution network is split into two
echelons. Different vehicles are operated on the first and second echelon to maintain …

Highlights•Proposing a multi-period dynamic electric vehicles production routing
problem.•Developing a coordinated decision support system to optimize the supply …

This paper studies a goods delivery problem for multiple courier companies in central city
areas integrated with a loading bay scheduling problem. The goods delivery problem is …

The freshness of perishable products, in addition to other economic aspects such as
production, inventory, and transportation management, is one of the main challenges of food …

This paper studies a new integrated production scheduling and vehicle routing problem
where the production of customer orders is performed under a batch manufacturing …

The parcel demand in last-mile delivery increases sharply with the growth of e-commerce,
which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The current delivery scheme …

Disassembly centers are essential in a reverse logistics network for breaking end-of-life
products and recycling valuable materials. This paper studies a collection-disassembly …

Cargo-bicycles are a promising alternative to conventional vans in city logistics in response
to increasing urbanisation and environmental damage caused by city traffic. The delivery …

Blockchain technology (BCT) is gaining popularity, but its potential impact on Physical
Internet (PI) has not been quantified. This study proposes an architecture that utilizes …

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are the core challenge for engineering and
management science concepts in production and logistics within the next decade. This study …