Understanding Route Optimisation: Models, Metaheuristics and Real-World Applications

Bibliographic information

Publication date

2026-10-20

Pays de publication

Algérie

Language

Anglais

ISBN

978-9969-17-058-0

Pages

118

Format

A5

Legal deposit date

2026-11-11

Classification THEMA

KJT — Recherche opérationnelle

Subject Area

Architecture, Urbanisme et Métiers de la Ville

Abstract

This book investigates vehicle routing under operational constraints through two case studies in Guelma, Algeria: postal distribution by Algérie Poste and technician dispatch by Algérie Télécom. It presents duration-constrained routing models, ant colony optimisation, variable neighbourhood search, automatic parameter tuning and lexicographic treatment of priority requests. Postal experiments examine route shortening and solver configuration; field-service experiments evaluate a three-stage multi-depot method that prioritises urgent customers while improving service coverage. Data preparation, travel-time matrices, experimental protocols and statistical comparisons are documented. The book is intended for students, researchers and practitioners in operations research, computer science and logistics.

Authors and contributors

Suggested citation

Yehya BOUCHBOUT. Understanding Route Optimisation: Models, Metaheuristics and Real-World Applications. SARAHMED Éditions, 2026. ISBN : 978-9969-17-058-0

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© 2026 Yehya BOUCHBOUT. Tous droits réservés.