Computational Logistics
Second International Conference, ICCL 2011, Hamburg, Germany, September 19-22, 2011, Proceedings
Published on 25. September 2011
XI, 371 pages
978-3-642-24264-9 (ISBN)
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Computational Logistics, ICCL 2011, held in Hamburg, Germany, in September 2011.
The 26 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on transport services, logistics systems and production, and maritime shipping and container terminals.
The 26 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on transport services, logistics systems and production, and maritime shipping and container terminals.
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Computational Logistics
Second International Conference, ICCL 2011, Hamburg, Germany, September 19-22, 2011, Proceedings
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Content
- Title Page
- Preface
- Organization
- Table of Contents
- Transport Services
- Combinatorial Auctions in Freight Logistics
- Introduction
- Modeling Combinatorial Exchanges
- Modeling Goals
- Use Case
- Expressing Evaluations
- Existing Approaches
- Profit Sharing
- Game Theoretic Properties
- Fairness
- Decision Support
- Results
- Reduced Number of Submitted Bids
- Set Covering vs. Set Partitioning
- Effect of Bundling
- Conclusion and Further Research
- References
- Shipper Decision Support for the Acceptance of Bids during the Procurement of Transport Services
- Introduction and Literature Review
- Bi-objective Winner Determination Problem
- Hybrid Pareto Search Metaheuristic
- Multi-start Construction Phase
- Improvement Phase
- Evaluation
- The Hypervolume-Indicator as a Quality Measure for Approximation Sets
- Numerical Results and Discussion
- Conclusion and Outlook
- References
- Aspects of Information Management in Road Freight Transport
- Information Management in Transport Logistics
- Technical Framework
- Traffic Data Detecting
- Communication and Location
- Vehicle Navigation
- Vehicle-Related Technical Support and Automation
- Support of Operations in Road Freight Transport
- Fleet Management and Load Unit Tracking
- Applications of Supply Chain Controlling
- Shipment Tracking and Tracing
- Conclusion and Outlook
- References
- The Single-Stage Location-Routing Problem with Time Windows
- Introduction
- Problem Definition
- Subproblems
- Capacitated Facility Location Problem with Time Windows
- Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows (VRPTW)
- Tabu Search Algorithm for the SSLRPTW
- Computational Study
- Test Instances
- Computational Results
- Conclusion
- References
- A Cross Entropy Multiagent Learning Algorithm for Solving Vehicle Routing Problems with Time Windows
- Introduction
- Problem Formulation
- Cross Entropy Learning Algorithm
- Multiagent Model for Vehicle Routing Problems with Time Windows
- Cross Entropy Learning Algorithm
- Local Search Procedure
- Computational Experiments
- Conclusions
- References
- Modelling the Synchronization of Transport Means in Logistics Service Operations
- Introduction
- Classification of Synchronization Types
- Mixed Integer Programming Model for Two Vehicles
- Numerical Experiments
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Optimization of Infectious Medical Waste Collection Using RFID
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Inventory Routing Problem
- Real-World Waste Collection Problems
- Stochastic Vehicle Routing Problem
- Problem Description
- Solution Approach
- Computational Experiments
- Test Instances
- Numerical Results
- Conclusion and Perspectives
- References
- The Pickup and Delivery Problem with Cross-Docking Opportunity
- Introduction
- Solution Method
- Acceptance and Stop Criteria
- Parallel Large Neighborhood Search
- Construction Heuristic
- Destroy Operators
- Repair Operator
- Further Algorithm Features
- Computational Results
- Industry Instances
- Variation of Results
- Return-to-Best
- Conclusion
- References
- Application of an RFID-Based System for Construction Waste Transport: A Case in Shanghai
- Introduction
- Traditional Construction Waste Transport and Its Problems
- Transportation of Construction Wastes
- Discussions of Existing Problems
- Applying RFID Technology to Construction Waste Transport
- RFID Technology
- Applying RFID to Construction Waste Transport
- Process Reengineering and New Measures
- The New RFID-Based System
- Advantages of the New System
- Evaluation of the RFID-Based System
- Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Method
- Establishment of the Evaluation Indicators
- Fuzzy Relationship Matrix
- Obtaining Weights of Indicators
- Comprehensive Evaluation
- Analysis of the Results
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Strategic and Operational Planning of Bike-Sharing Systems by Data Mining - A Case Study
- Introduction
- Logistic Challenges in Strategic and Operational Planning of BSS
- Decision Support Framework for Operational and Strategic Planning of BSS
- Case Study: Forecast Bike Demand and Understanding BSS Behavior by Data Mining
- Preprocessing
- Forecasting Bike Demand Using Time Series Analysis
- Typical Behavior of BSS Determined by Cluster Analysis
- Conclusion
- References
- Logistics Systems and Production
- Economic Impacts of the Alternative Reuse of Empty ISO Containers
- Introduction
- ISO Containers
- Empty Container Management
- Alternative Reuse of Empty Containers
- One-Way Transport Equipment
- Unmodified Reuse
- Reuse as Building Material
- Economic Impacts
- Impacts in Empty Container Management
- Impacts through Use as Building Material
- Impacts through Image Effect
- Impacts in Developing Countries
- Conclusion
- References
- Optimal Issuing of Perishables with a Short Fixed Shelf Life
- Introduction
- Issuing BPCs at a Hospital
- MDP Model
- State
- Action and Action Space
- State Transition and Transition Probabilities
- Direct Costs
- Minimal Expected Costs per Week
- Value Iteration
- Numerical Case
- Case Data
- Case Results
- Discussion and Conclusions
- References
- The Maximum Flow Problem with Minimum Lot Sizes
- Introduction
- Problem Definition
- Computational Complexity
- Integer Programming Model and Lagrangean Relaxation
- A Heuristic for Finding Feasible Solutions
- Variable Fixing
- The Lagrangean Dual
- Construction Heuristic
- Checking Feasibility
- Allocating Flow to a Set of Feasible Arcs
- Extending a Feasible Solution
- Extending an Infeasible Solution
- Finding Paths in Residual Graphs
- Computational Experiments
- Conclusions
- References
- Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm for Redesigning Sales Territories
- Introduction
- Problem Description
- Mixed-Integer Programming Model
- Evolutionary Algorithm for Designing Territories
- Comparison Metrics
- Experimentation and Computational Results
- Conclusions and Discussion
- References
- Optimizing Complex Logistics Systems with Approximative Consideration of Short-Term Costs
- Introduction
- The Problem to Solve
- Structure
- The Model
- The Capacitated Facility Location Problem
- Additional Constraints
- Objective Function
- Exact Solution
- Heuristic
- Local Search
- Computational Results
- Conclusion
- References
- Maritime Shipping and Container Terminals
- Application of RFID Technology at the Entrance Gate of Container Terminals
- Introduction
- Container Terminal Operations
- Technical Aspects of RFID Systems
- Application of RFID to Improve the Container Terminal Operation
- A Specific Application Scenario
- Truck Handling at the Terminal Entrance - Conceptual Aspects
- Conclusions and Further Research
- References
- A Three-Level Hierarchical Workload Management Scheme for Yard Cranes in Container Terminals
- Introduction
- Related Work
- The Three-Level Hierarchical YC Workload Management Scheme
- Level 3: Computing an Optimal Job Sequence
- Level 2: Time and Space Partition of Workload for YC Deployment in a Row
- Level 1: Deploying YCs among Different Rows
- Performance Evaluation
- Experimental Design
- Result Analysis
- Conclusions and Future Work
- References
- A Service-Oriented Model for the Yard Management Problem in Container Terminals
- Introduction
- The Service-Oriented Model
- Model Description
- Model Formulation
- Solution Approach
- Numerical Experiments
- Conclusion
- References
- Container Terminal Yard Operations - Simulation of a Side-Loaded Container Block Served by Triple Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes
- Introduction
- Literature
- Gantry Crane Processes in a Storage Block
- Storage Block System and Layout
- Different Options to Serve the Storage Block
- Block Fragmentation and Container Placement Inside the Block
- Restacking Problem
- Processes within the Block System
- Crane Rules
- Simulation Scenario Design
- Simulation Setup
- Results
- Conclusion
- References
- Randomized Algorithm with Tabu Search for Multi-Objective Optimization of Large Containership Stowage Plans
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Previews Research
- Tabu Search
- The Stowage Planning Problem
- Problem Description
- Objectives
- Randomized Algorithm with Tabu Search for Multi-objective Optimization of Large Containership Stowage Plans
- Initial Stowage Patterns Generation Stage
- Solutions Optimization by Tabu Search
- Case Study
- Real World Case Study
- Syntactic Case Study
- Conclusion and Future Work
- References
- A Variable Neighborhood Search Heuristic for Tramp Ship Scheduling
- Introduction
- Literature Review on Ship Scheduling
- Problem Description
- Variable Neighborhood Search
- Initial Solution
- Neighborhoods
- Shaking
- Variable Neighborhood Search Overview
- Multi-start Local Search
- Tabu Search
- Computational Study
- Instance Descriptions
- Heuristic Parameter Settings
- Computational Results
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Fast Generation of Near-Optimal Plans for Eco-Efficient Stowage of Large Container Vessels
- Introduction
- Background and Problem Statement
- Literature Survey
- Solution Approach
- Multi-port Master Planning
- Slot Planning
- Computational Results
- Multi-port Master Planning Experiments
- Slot Planning Experiments
- Summary
- References
- Game Theoretical Aspects in Modeling and Analyzing the Shipping Industry
- Introduction
- Games in Shipping Networks
- Horizontal Relations among Homogeneous Players
- Market Entry Barriers Game
- Fairness and Power Indices
- Auction Game
- Iterated and Evolutionary Games
- Asymmetric Information
- Asset Flows
- Vertical Relations among Heterogeneous Players
- Route Choice Game
- Congestion Game
- Learning Processes
- Network Dynamics
- Mechanism Design
- Algorithmic Game
- Summary and Conclusion
- References
- Scheduling Yard Cranes Considering Crane Interference
- Introduction
- Yard Crane Scheduling at Container Terminal Altenwerder
- Yard Crane Scheduling Algorithms
- Simulation Model Description and Assumptions
- Simulation Experiments
- Summary and Future Prospects
- References
- Solving the Resource Allocation Problem in a Multimodal Container Terminal as a Network Flow Problem
- Introduction
- The Resource Allocation Problem
- Core Network Flow Model
- Service Strategies at Terminals
- Adaptation to the Case of a Container Terminal in Marseilles
- Barge (m=1)
- Train (m=2)
- Vessels and Trucks
- The Entire Terminal
- Numerical Experiments and Results
- Conclusion
- References
- A Simulation Study for Evaluating a Slot Allocation Model for a Liner Shipping Network
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Literature on Revenue Management in Liner Shipping
- Literature on the Basics of Simulation in Revenue Management
- Problem Description
- Basics on Liner Shipping
- Simulation of a Revenue Management System for Liner Shipping
- Slot Allocation Models and Segmentation in Liner Shipping
- Simulation Design
- Discrete-Event Simulation
- Network Initialization
- Input Data Generation
- Bookings and Forecast
- Slot Allocation Model
- Core Simulation
- Limitations of the Simulation
- Simulation Results
- Case Study
- Results
- Conclusion and Outlook
- References
- Author Index
