Computers & Industrial Engineering

Last-mile delivery of e-commerce is a complex mix of simultaneous delivery of goods and pickup of returned goods. With return rates being substantial in the e-commerce sector, this problem is highly relevant. To address this challenge, this study formulates a rolling horizon simultaneous pickup and delivery problem with time windows in a two-way logistics system. The proposed approach integrates …

Maritime surveillance, whether onshore or offshore, is a critical task that requires continuous monitoring of vessels. Authorities rely on a complex combination of information and communication technology systems. Data processing from heterogeneous sources alone is not sufficient, and aerial vehicle deployment in reconnaissance missions is increasingly used to complement these systems. Support fo…