Optimizing Transport Logistics Processes with Multiagent Planning and Control (Advanced Studies Mobile Research Center Bremen) - Softcover

Gath, Max

Softcover

ISBN 10: 365814002X ISBN 13: 9783658140021

Publisher: Springer Vieweg, 2016

Synopsis

Max Gath presents a multiagent system for the optimization of transport logistics in highly complex and dynamic domains. The described solution dynamically optimizes processes and provides a high flexibility, scalability, robustness, and adaptability to individual customer demands. The experimental evaluation points out the effectiveness and efficiency by using the example of commonly applied benchmarks as well as two case studies in groupage traffic and in courier, express, and parcel services with same-day deliveries. Both case studies were performed with leading transport companies in Germany. The results demonstrate that the multiagent-based solution satisfies domain-specific requirements and exploits high optimization potential in real-world processes. 

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About the Author

Dr. Max Gath completed his doctoral degree at the Artificial Intelligence research group of TZI (Center for Communication and Information Technology), University of Bremen, Germany. 

From the Back Cover

Max Gath presents a multiagent system for the optimization of transport logistics in highly complex and dynamic domains. The described solution dynamically optimizes processes and provides a high flexibility, scalability, robustness, and adaptability to individual customer demands. The experimental evaluation points out the effectiveness and efficiency by using the example of commonly applied benchmarks as well as two case studies in groupage traffic and in courier, express, and parcel services with same-day deliveries. Both case studies were performed with leading transport companies in Germany. The results demonstrate that the multiagent-based solution satisfies domain-specific requirements and exploits high optimization potential in real-world processes.

Contents

• Dispatching Problems in Transport Logistics
• Multiagent-Based Transport Planning and Control
• Case Studies in Groupage Traffic and Courier, Express,and Parcel Services

Target Groups

Researchers and practitioners in the fields of production and logistics as well as information and communication technology 

The Author

Dr. Max Gath completed his doctoral degree at the Artificial Intelligence research group of TZI (Center for Communication and Information Technology), University of Bremen, Germany.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Vieweg
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 365814002X
• ISBN 13: 9783658140021
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 302