Optimizing Transport Logistics Processes with Multiagent Planning and Control

Max Gath presents a multiagent system for the optimization of transport logistics in highly complex and dynamic domains. The described solution dynamically optimizes processes and provides a high flexibility, scalability, robustness, and adaptability to individual customer demands. The experimental evaluation points out the effectiveness and efficiency by using the example of commonly applied benchmarks as well as two case studies in groupage traffic and in courier, express, and parcel services with same-day deliveries. Both case studies were performed with leading transport companies in Germany. The results demonstrate that the multiagent-based solution satisfies domain-specific requirements and exploits high optimization potential in real-world processes. 

List of contents

Dispatching Problems in Transport Logistics.- Multiagent-Based Transport Planning and Control.- Case Studies in Groupage Traffic and Courier, Express, and Parcel Services.

Product details

• Authors: Max Gath
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.09.2016
• EAN: 9783658140021
• ISBN: 978-3-658-14002-1
• No. of pages: 279
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 18 mm x 211 mm
• Weight: 414 g
• Illustrations: XXIII, 279 p. 59 illus.
• Series: Advanced Studies Mobile Research Center Bremen
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Data communication, networks; C, computer science, Mathematical and Computational Engineering, Information Systems and Communication Service, Computers, Engineering mathematics, Applied mathematics, Mathematical and Computational Engineering Applications, Maths for engineers, Database Management System