International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations (Jan 2023)

Optimization of emergency supplies paths based on dynamic real-time split deliver

  • Xixi Zhang,
  • Shuai Chen,
  • Qingkui Cao,
  • Xiangyang Ren

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5267/j.ijiec.2023.9.003
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 4
pp. 623 – 644

Abstract

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A multi-objective dynamic demand split delivery emergency material distribution model is developed to enhance the efficiency of emergency material distribution and facilitate the smooth progress of safety rescue operations during unconventional emergencies. This model incorporates the psychological view of those affected by disasters. The issue of dynamic demand may be transformed into a static demand problem by dividing the distribution time window into time domains of equal length. The optimization process is thereafter executed in real-time with the timed batch methodology. A refined ant colony method has been developed to address the model by integrating the attributes of the mathematical model, followed by doing an arithmetic case analysis. The findings indicate that the algorithm and mathematical model suggested in this study are efficacious in addressing the emergency material distribution issue, offering valuable decision-making advice and reference.