Planning the fuel distribution in urban centres using multi-compartment trucks under restrictions on the delivery period and the model of the truck
Distribution companies need to improve their distribution strategies to meet the increasing fuel stations demand, respecting restrictions on the delivery period and on the truck's model, both defined by fuel stations and/or local authorities. Currently, these companies plan one trip per truck and divide the whole distribution region in several small regions, on the other hand, our paper proposes to plan several trips per truck and consider one global distribution region. A mathematical model and an algorithm integrating in the fuel replenishment problem characteristics as: multi-compartment, multi-trip, site dependent, time windows and heterogeneous fleet are proposed. Tests were done using data from a Brazilian fuel distribution company. Results showed that planning considering a global distribution region brought financial gains for the company. The access constraint highly impacted the transport costs.
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- Copyright © 2024 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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Authors:
- Barbosa, João Henrique Brunow
- Lourenção, Jéssica Salomão
- Rosa, Rodrigo de Alvarenga
- Publication Date: 2024
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Pagination: pp 51-81
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Serial:
- International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management
- Volume: 47
- Issue Number: 1
- Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
- ISSN: 1742-7967
- EISSN: 1742-7945
- Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijlsm
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Large cities; Logistics; Physical distribution; Refueling; Truck routes; Trucking; Urban areas
- Geographic Terms: Brazil
- Subject Areas: Energy; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01909123
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 21 2024 4:47PM