An Application of Tabu Search Algorithms and Genetic Algorithms in Collaborative Logistics Optimization

This paper discusses a new way to solve the Vehicles Routing Problem (VRP) of logistics with the use of Taboo Search Algorithms (TSA) and optimize the new way and the distribution center based on Genetic Algorithms (GA). This study focuses on the incorporating of sugar industry and Milled Rice Distribution Center Management in Thailand for the export channel. This provides a systematic and framework to solve the cost minimization problem of sugar transports and Milled Rice transports from the mills to a seaports. The results demonstrate, there is not a useful tool for minimizing the cost and new way, but the tool can manage distribution center, and seaport exporting. While the focus of the paper is on sugar supply chain and rice supply chain, much of the information is relevant to Distribution Center Management of other agricultural commodities as well.