Optimization of Vehicle Transportation Route Based on IoT

• Main Authors: Qian Yu, Yuanguo Wang, Xiaogang Jiang, Bailu Zhao, Xiuling Zhang, Xiaobei Wang, Qingqing Liu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
• Series: Mathematical Problems in Engineering
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/1312058

With the rapid development of logistics industry, optimization of road transport has become a constraint that must be overcome in the development of related industries. In the IoT era, classic car routing solutions could not meet many different needs. The relevant research findings are endless but not suitable to reduce costs in logistics and distribution processes and meet the needs of customers. This paper researches on vehicle path optimization using IoT technology and intelligent algorithms. Firstly, the traditional GA is optimized, and its coding mode, fitness function, selection, crossover, and mutation operators are studied. The crossover probability was set to 0.6, and the mutation probability was set to 0.1; then, according to the improved GA, a vehicle route optimization model was created. Finally, simulations were conducted to optimize vehicle routes for some distribution centers and 15 customer sites, and the model’s validity was tested. Experimental data show that the improved genetic algorithm begins to converge in 100 generations with a running time of 37.265 s. We calculate the time sensitivity of the customer. An algorithmic model is then used to determine distribution plans based on product demand and time sensitivity. In addition, we compare distribution costs and customer satisfaction of algorithmic and randomized plans. The distribution cost and customer satisfaction of the algorithmic and random patterns were 498.09 yuan and 573.13 yuan and 140.45 and 131.35, respectively. This shows that the vehicle routing optimization model using IoT technology and an improved GA can reduce distribution costs and increase customer satisfaction.