MedRoPax: A comprehensive software for solving heterogeneous vehicle routing problem with 3D loading constraints and cardboard box packing for medical supply distribution

IF 1.3 Q3 COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Software Impacts Pub Date : 2025-04-30 DOI:10.1016/j.simpa.2025.100763

Rudy Prietno , Santana Yuda Pradata , Raka Satya Prasasta , Gemilang Santiyuda , Muhammad Alfian Amrizal , Tri Kuntoro Priyambodo , Vincent F. Yu

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Abstract

Distributing medical supplies involves complex logistical challenges, including the need for optimized delivery routes and efficient packing. Medicines, whether ordered in small quantities or in bulk, are packed into cardboard boxes, which affect cargo dimensions, loading plans, and available delivery routes. Additionally, some medicines require refrigeration, making it necessary to coordinate both reefer and standard trucks. This study introduces MedRoPax, a comprehensive software solution designed to address these challenges. MedRoPax solves the 3D Loading Heterogeneous Vehicle Routing Problem (3LHVRP) and provides user-friendly tools for packing, loading visualization, and route planning. While tailored for medical supply distribution, MedRoPax is also well-suited for other logistics operations that demand both efficiency and safety.

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MedRoPax：一款综合软件，用于解决医疗用品配送中具有3D装载约束和纸箱包装的异构车辆路线问题

分发医疗用品涉及复杂的后勤挑战，包括需要优化配送路线和高效包装。无论是小批量订购还是批量订购，药品都被包装在纸板箱中，这会影响货物尺寸、装载计划和可用的运输路线。此外，有些药品需要冷藏，因此必须协调冷藏箱和标准卡车。本研究介绍了MedRoPax，一个全面的软件解决方案，旨在解决这些挑战。MedRoPax解决了3D装载异构车辆路径问题（3LHVRP），并提供了用户友好的打包、装载可视化和路径规划工具。MedRoPax是为医疗用品配送量身定制的，同时也非常适合其他对效率和安全都有要求的物流业务。

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