This paper aims to model and minimize transportation costs in collecting tree logs from several regions and delivering them to the nearest collection point. This paper presents agent-based modeling (ABM) that comprehensively encompasses the key elements of the pickup and delivery supply chain...

Cover -- Editorial advisory board -- Guest editorial -- Integration of customer and supplier flexibility in a make-to-order industry -- Simulation based decision support system for optimization -- Developing service supply chains by using agent based simulation -- Collaborate or not? A system...

This study presents optimization models for large vehicle routing problems using a spreadsheet solver and Python programming language with extended graphic card boosting computing power. Near optimality is feasible and attainable with spreadsheet tools and models for solving real-life problems....