City logistics : network modelling and intelligent transport systems

• Other Authors: Taniguchi, Eiichi
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam ; New York : Pergamon, 2001.
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Subjects: Intelligent transportation systems.; Transportation > Planning.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 0585473846; 9780585473840; 9781613449356; 1613449356; 0080439039; 9780080439037
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (viii, 252 pages) : illustrations
• Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

"The focus of this work is on modelling City Logistics. Modelling is of crucial importance, since estimates of the impacts by City Logistics measures are required for evaluating them. It highlights the formulation of mathematical models of vehicle routing and scheduling with Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), optimal terminal locations and impact estimation by City Logistics measures. Heuristics techniques such as genetic algorithms simulated annealing and tabu search are also given to identify approximate optimal solution of these combinatorial optimisation problems."
"ITS provides powerful tools for efficiently managing and operating vehicle fleets. Sophisticated logistics systems can now be developed by integrating Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in conjunction with application software. In this context, the book presents a theoretical and practical treatment of modelling City Logistics based on ITS." "The models described in this book will provide essential tools for researchers and city planners for evaluating City Logistics policies and measures to help solve urban freight problems."--Jacket