In this paper, we present a state-of-the-art survey on the vehicle routing problem with
multiple depots (MDVRP). Our review considered papers published between 1988 and …

The location and routing scheduling problems with cross-docking can be regarded as new
research directions for distribution networks in the supply chain. The aims of these problems …

The multi-depot vehicle routing problem (MDVRP) is one of the most essential and useful
variants of the traditional vehicle routing problem (VRP) in supply chain management (SCM) …

The purpose of this paper is to propose a variable neighbourhood search (VNS) for solving
the multi-depot vehicle routing problem with loading cost (MDVRPLC). The MDVRPLC is the …

The Multi-Depot Vehicle Routing Problem (MDVRP), an extension of classical VRP, is a NP-
hard problem for simultaneously determining the routes for several vehicles from multiple …

This paper introduces a variant of the vehicle routing problem where a group of retail stores
are served from a distribution center using a fleet of vehicles. Moreover, products are …

Logistics distribution faces difficulties such as increasing delivery demands, demanding
delivery time and lower delivery costs. However, the routing optimization for logistic …

In real-life logistics and distribution activities it is usual to face situations in which the
distribution of goods has to be made from multiple warehouses or depots to the final …

This paper proposes a hybrid approach for solving the multidepot vehicle routing problem
(MDVRP) with a limited number of identical vehicles per depot. Our approach, which only …

When capacity constraints have to be considered at each depot due to the existence of a
limited number of capacitated vehicles, the multidepot vehicle routing problem (MDVRP) is a …