Inventory routing problem and its recent development: Review
Fu Zhuo · Journal of Computer Applications · 2010
Based on the analysis of the literature related to Inventory Routing Problem(IRP),this paper provided a general definition of IRP,and classified it.Its traits and attributes were elaborated in terms of topologic structure,plan time,guest request,deliverability,resource plot and distribution model.The main change of literature published after 2000 was analyzed.Finally,the paper compared the development between home and abroad.The conclusion marks that the further work should expand the IRP itself since its resolution method has been investigated sufficiently.