Today, research on healthcare logistics is an important challenge in develo** and
developed countries, especially when a pandemic such as COVID-19 occurs. The …

The application of optimization techniques to home care service planning has received
increasing attention, as more patients are in need of dedicated care. Currently, the problem …

Population aging and a shortage of medical resources are driving the growth of home health
care (HHC). Many HHC studies have focused on develo** an optimal routing plan to …

In China, with the acceleration of the population aging, the demand for home health care is
growing rapidly. However, the available caregivers are insufficient to serve all the customers …

This paper introduces a new variant of the Multi-Compartment Waste Collection Problem
(MC-WCP), which we call the MC-WCP with Bin Washer (MC-WCP-BW). The problem …

Scheduling problems are a fundamental aspect of various industries, wherein the effective
allocation of resources and time management play a crucial role in optimizing operational …

Home healthcare companies (HHC) have emerged as vital alternatives to traditional
hospitals, particularly in meeting the healthcare needs of individuals within the comfort of …

In the classical vehicle routing problems, the objective function is usually to minimize the
transportation cost without considering the pricing decision-making. However, in some …

Abstract Home Health Care services aim to provide comprehensive care and support to
patients in the comfort of their homes, ensuring a quality of service comparable to that of …

Home care services have a significant role in lowering healthcare expenditure. Supply chain
management in home healthcare (HHC) ensures efficient delivery of medical supplies and …