Classification of Vehicle Routing Problems as a Concept of a Decision-Making Tool in Distribution Logistics

Abstract

The article follows an extensive investigation of individual variants of Vehicle RoutingProblems (VRP) in distribution logistics. The paper aims to use the existing research and thedeveloped VRP classification to design a new concept of decision tool. The research methodsare analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, comparison, and expert interviews. The tool willbe able to provide quick information to the professional public and users without priorknowledge based on a created and easily accessible decision-making environment. In thisarticle, user-flexible and fully or partially free options including the structure of concept ofdecision tool are presented. They will enable developers to prepare an efficient solution thatguides the user through the VRP database using the form.