The distribution path optimization problem of emergency logistics

Abstract

Emergency logistics is to control the further development of emergencies, taking the unconventional ways, and supplying the emergency relief supplies to the events within the dynamic characteristics of the special logistics activities. Based on the rescue equipment emergency logistics, this paper provides the necessary lifesaving equipment to the affected points. The solutions about emergency logistics distribution routing optimization have been analyzed by quantitative methods, and the potential establishment of a mathematic model basis on trying the best to shorten distribution time. Also it gives the chaos ant colony algorithm to solve steps. Through the analysis it can be concluded that this algorithm has higher optimization quality, and improve its distribution efficiency. © 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers.