In the stochastic variant of the vehicle routing problem with time windows, known as the SVRPTW, travel times are assumed to be stochastic. In our chance-constrained approach to the problem, restrictions are placed on the probability that individual time window constraints are violated, while...

In this paper, we examine the decision of where to preposition supplies in preparation for a disaster, such as a hurricane or terrorist attack, and how much to preposition at a location. If supplies are located closer to the disaster, it can allow for faster delivery of supplies after the...