The Evolution of the Vehicle Routing Problem

This book presents state-of-the-art research and practice in optimization routing, specifically the vehicle routing problem (VRP).   Since its introduction in the late 1950s, the VRP has been a very significant area of research and practice in operations research.  Vehicles are used to make deliveries and for pick-ups every day and everywhere.  Companies such as Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and DHL use route optimization to reduce mileage, fuel use, number of trucks on the road, and c