Optimization of a truck-drone in tandem delivery network using k-means and genetic algorithm

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of implementing unmanned aerial delivery vehicles in delivery networks. We investigate the notion of the reduced overall delivery time, energy, and costs for a truck-drone network by comparing the in-tandem system with a stand-al...

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Main Authors: Sergio Mourelo Ferrandez, Timothy Harbison, Troy Weber, Robert Sturges, Robert Rich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: OmniaScience 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management
Subjects:
UAV
Online Access:http://www.jiem.org/index.php/jiem/article/view/1929