A Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem: Improved NSGA-II Approach

In light of the escalating global concerns surrounding climate change, the significance of sustainable development in the realm of logistics cannot be overstated. This study undertakes the imperative task of devising strategies aimed at mitigating carbon emissions, reducing logistics costs, minimizi...

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Main Authors: Binbin Chen, Rui Zhang, Shengjie Long, Rachsak Sakdanuphab
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Published: IEEE 2024-01-01
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Rui Zhang
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description In light of the escalating global concerns surrounding climate change, the significance of sustainable development in the realm of logistics cannot be overstated. This study undertakes the imperative task of devising strategies aimed at mitigating carbon emissions, reducing logistics costs, minimizing transportation time, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The research delves into the intricacies of an optimization model tailored for a specific iteration of the Location-Routing Problem (LRP), namely the Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem (MMLCLRP). This variant of the LRP takes into meticulous consideration several crucial parameters, such as the overall logistics cost, the arrival times of demand points, and carbon emissions. These factors are pivotal in determining both the optimal location for depots and the programming of routes within a multi-period planning horizon. The proposed model guarantees the long-term sustainability of logistics operations while flexibly adapting location routing decisions for each period in response to evolving market demands. To tackle the inherent complexity of this problem, an improved version of the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II) was employed. This approach integrates a pioneering similarity distance metric to quantify the resemblance between potential solutions. Additionally, a crowding clustering strategy was implemented to enhance the diversity within the NSGA-II. Empirical results illustrate the capability of the proposed optimization model in effectively harmonizing various objectives, encompassing economic, efficiency, and environmental aspects within the logistics domain. Additionally, the enhanced algorithm exhibits notable advantages in addressing the complexities inherent in the optimization model.
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spelling doaj.art-7649a55706cb4a3d89183b914baf56692024-04-15T23:00:33ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362024-01-0112515905160510.1109/ACCESS.2024.338658410494834A Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem: Improved NSGA-II ApproachBinbin Chen0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3540-1053Rui Zhang1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6001-3167Shengjie Long2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1869-320XRachsak Sakdanuphab3Faculty of English Language and Culture, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, ChinaSchool of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Chongqing Institute of Engineering, Chongqing, ChinaSchool of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, ChinaCollege of Advanced Manufacturing Innovation, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, ThailandIn light of the escalating global concerns surrounding climate change, the significance of sustainable development in the realm of logistics cannot be overstated. This study undertakes the imperative task of devising strategies aimed at mitigating carbon emissions, reducing logistics costs, minimizing transportation time, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The research delves into the intricacies of an optimization model tailored for a specific iteration of the Location-Routing Problem (LRP), namely the Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem (MMLCLRP). This variant of the LRP takes into meticulous consideration several crucial parameters, such as the overall logistics cost, the arrival times of demand points, and carbon emissions. These factors are pivotal in determining both the optimal location for depots and the programming of routes within a multi-period planning horizon. The proposed model guarantees the long-term sustainability of logistics operations while flexibly adapting location routing decisions for each period in response to evolving market demands. To tackle the inherent complexity of this problem, an improved version of the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II) was employed. This approach integrates a pioneering similarity distance metric to quantify the resemblance between potential solutions. Additionally, a crowding clustering strategy was implemented to enhance the diversity within the NSGA-II. Empirical results illustrate the capability of the proposed optimization model in effectively harmonizing various objectives, encompassing economic, efficiency, and environmental aspects within the logistics domain. Additionally, the enhanced algorithm exhibits notable advantages in addressing the complexities inherent in the optimization model.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10494834/Improved NSGA-IIcrowding clustering strategylow-carbon location-routing problemmulti-objective optimizationmulti-period
spellingShingle Binbin Chen
Rui Zhang
Shengjie Long
Rachsak Sakdanuphab
A Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem: Improved NSGA-II Approach
IEEE Access
Improved NSGA-II
crowding clustering strategy
low-carbon location-routing problem
multi-objective optimization
multi-period
title A Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem: Improved NSGA-II Approach
title_full A Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem: Improved NSGA-II Approach
title_fullStr A Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem: Improved NSGA-II Approach
title_full_unstemmed A Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem: Improved NSGA-II Approach
title_short A Multi-Objective Multi-Period Low-Carbon Location-Routing Problem: Improved NSGA-II Approach
title_sort multi objective multi period low carbon location routing problem improved nsga ii approach
topic Improved NSGA-II
crowding clustering strategy
low-carbon location-routing problem
multi-objective optimization
multi-period
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10494834/
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