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App. Res. of Comp. Accepted Paper
Vol. 42, 2025 No. 5

Review of metaheuristic algorithms for vehicle routing problem with time windows

Zhang Yuxi1
Lei Bingbing1,2
Wang Xiaofeng1,2
Zhu Xuanjun1
Song Jiahuan1
1. School of Computer Science & Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, China
2. Key Laboratory of Image & Graphics Intelligent Processing of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, China
DOI: 10.19734/j.issn.1001-3695.2024.08.0343

Abstract

The Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows (VRPTW) is one of the key problems in vehicle routing optimization (VRP) and is widely applied in logistics and distribution. As logistics demand and complexity increase, traditional algorithms show limitations in efficiency and adaptability when solving VRPTW. In recent years, metaheuristic algorithms made significant progress in addressing this problem, making it necessary to systematically review and further study these algorithms. This review outlined the basic VRPTW model, compared the application of exact, heuristic, and metaheuristic algorithms, and analyzed the research progress, advantages, disadvantages, and improvement strategies of metaheuristic algorithms. Finally, it explored future research directions and trends in algorithm development, providing theoretical support for further studies in this field.

Foundation Support

宁夏自然科学基金资助项目(2022AAC03245)
国家自然科学基金资助项目(62062001)
宁夏回族自治区教育厅高等学校科学研究项目资助(NYG2024084)

Publish Information

DOI: 10.19734/j.issn.1001-3695.2024.08.0343
Publish at: Application Research of Computers Accepted Paper, Vol. 42, 2025 No. 5

Publish History

[2025-03-06] Accepted Paper

Cite This Article

张玉玺, 雷冰冰, 王晓峰, 等. 带时间窗的车辆路径问题元启发算法综述 [J]. 计算机应用研究, 2025, 42 (5). (2025-03-06). https://doi.org/10.19734/j.issn.1001-3695.2024.08.0343. (Zhang Yuxi, Lei Bingbing , Wang Xiaofeng, et al. Review of metaheuristic algorithms for vehicle routing problem with time windows [J]. Application Research of Computers, 2025, 42 (5). (2025-03-06). https://doi.org/10.19734/j.issn.1001-3695.2024.08.0343. )

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  • Application Research of Computers Monthly Journal
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Application Research of Computers, founded in 1984, is an academic journal of computing technology sponsored by Sichuan Institute of Computer Sciences under the Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province.

Aiming at the urgently needed cutting-edge technology in this discipline, Application Research of Computers reflects the mainstream technology, hot technology and the latest development trend of computer application research at home and abroad in a timely manner. The main contents of the journal include high-level academic papers in this discipline, the latest scientific research results and major application results. The contents of the columns involve new theories of computer discipline, basic computer theory, algorithm theory research, algorithm design and analysis, blockchain technology, system software and software engineering technology, pattern recognition and artificial intelligence, architecture, advanced computing, parallel processing, database technology, computer network and communication technology, information security technology, computer image graphics and its latest hot application technology.

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