A review about transportation and Vehicle Routing Problem

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive review of transportation management and the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP). Transportation is an essential component of modern society, facilitating the movement of people and goods. Effective transportation management is crucial for optimizing resources, reducing costs, and improving overall system efficiency. The VRP, a combinatorial optimization problem, focuses on determining the most efficient routes for a fleet of vehicles to deliver goods or services to a set of customers, while considering various constraints. The review begins by providing an overview of transportation management, highlighting its significance in enabling economic activity and social connectivity. It explores the challenges faced in transportation systems, such as minimizing costs, meeting customer demands, and considering environmental sustainability. The role of emerging technologies, such as real-time data collection and IoT, is discussed in the context of enhancing transportation management practices.