Heuristic guided simulator for the operational planning of the transport of sugar cane

M H Hahn () and R V Ribeiro
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M H Hahn: State University of Campinas
R V Ribeiro: State University of Campinas

Journal of the Operational Research Society, 1999, vol. 50, issue 5, 451-459

Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a computational tool for the operational planning of the transportation of sugar cane to mills. A simulation model was developed to serve as a basis for a heuristic which automatically allocates the equipment available at a mill to the different collection points so that the sugar cane available can be loaded for delivery with the minimal amount of equipment. The program is user-friendly, and compatible with Windows. The approach used emphasises the flexibility of the model and the interactiveness possible during the planning process. Successful trial tests with real data are reported.

Keywords: heuristics; planning; simulation; sugar cane; transportation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1999
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DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2600660

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