Solving a multiobjective location routing problem with a metaheuristic based on tabu search. Application to a real case in Andalusia

In this work we present a multiobjective location routing problem and solve it with a multiobjective metaheuristic procedure. In this type of problem, we have to locate some plants within a set of possible locations to meet the demands of a number of clients with multiple objectives. This type of mo...

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Published in:European journal of operational research 2007-03, Vol.177 (3), p.1751-1763
Main Authors: Caballero, Rafael, González, Mercedes, Guerrero, Flor M a, Molina, Julián, Paralera, Concepción
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Heuristic
Location of industry
Location routing problems
Metaheuristics
Multiobjective combinatorial optimization
Problem solving
Routing
Studies
Waste management industry
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Summary:In this work we present a multiobjective location routing problem and solve it with a multiobjective metaheuristic procedure. In this type of problem, we have to locate some plants within a set of possible locations to meet the demands of a number of clients with multiple objectives. This type of model is used to solve a problem with real data in the region of Andalusia (Spain). Thus, we study the location of two incineration plants for the disposal of solid animal waste from some preestablished locations in Andalusia, and design the routes to serve the different slaughterhouses in this region. This must be done while taking into account certain economic objectives (start-up, maintenance, and transport costs) and social objectives (social rejection by towns on the truck routes, maximum risk as an equity criterion, and the negative implications for towns close to the plant).
ISSN:0377-2217
1872-6860
DOI:10.1016/j.ejor.2005.10.017