A Hybridized Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Solving the Multi-compartment Vehicle Routing Problem with Stochastic Customers
摘要
The Multi-Compartment Vehicle Routing Problem (MCVRP) with stochastic customers (MC-VRPSC) is a complex and dynamic variant of the classic Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP), essential for industries requiring simultaneous delivery of multiple types of goods with uncertain demands. This study explores novel extensions of the MCVRP, addressing customer-presence uncertainty and multi-compartment constraints. A stochastic programming model based on Monte Carlo simulation and scenario analysis is proposed. To solve this problem, a hybridized simulated annealing (HSA) algorithm is introduced, optimizing vehicle routing to minimize total travel distance or cost while meeting all delivery requirements.