Due to the complexity and the magnitude of optimisation models that appeared in
sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), the use of meta-heuristic algorithms as …

An electric vehicle, as the name suggests, runs purely on electricity provided by battery
packs located under its floor. This electricity fuels the engine and converts electric power to …

Urban goods distribution is a crucial component for the well-being of an inner city. However,
the transportation of goods generates noise, air pollution, congestion and lower levels of …

This article deals with the novel metaheuristic algorithm based on the ant colony
optimization (ACO) principle. It implements several novel mechanisms that improve its …

The rapid growth of pharmaceutical refrigerated logistics poses sustainability challenges,
including elevated costs, energy consumption, and resource inefficiency. Collaborating …

In this paper, we investigate a new variant of last-mile delivery that integrates the scheduling
of static E-commerce parcels and Online-to-Offline (O2O) parcels. The O2O parcels, such as …

This paper introduces the Fleet Size and Mix Vehicle Routing Problem with Synchronized
Visits (FSM-VRPS), an extension of the Vehicle Routing Problem with Synchronization …

Mobility and transportation activities in smart cities require an increasing amount of energy.
With the frequent energy crises arising worldwide and the need for a more sustainable and …

In recent years, many cities throughout the world are facing the impact of last-mile logistics
and the resulting rise in urban traffic and pollution. Effects on the environment have been …

Society is facing a series of challenges, as the growth in urban population, the expansion of
e-commerce, the pandemic moment (COVID-19), and many others leading to changes in …