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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Projects of the Mathematical Optimization division

02/14/2025

Multi Carrier Dispatch Planning with Artificial Intelligence

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the decision-making basis for the shipping process and, building on this, to make better shipping…
08/14/2023

Development of a planning tool for the parking facilities of the Dortmund light rail lines

Development of a planning tool for the parking facilities of the Dortmund light rail lines
06/18/2023

Bi-level optimization for the planning of logistics service networks

Development of practical algorithms for the planning of logistics service networks using two-level optimisation methods
06/14/2020

Strategic network planning of seaport hinterland transport using gateways for consolidation of the LCL shipments

Development of a new type of network structure for transport, taking into account cost-efficient consolidation of LCL shipments
12/01/2016

Optimization of parcel delivery systems with the use of delivery robots

Optimization of parcel delivery systems with the use of delivery robots
03/24/2015

Integrated Planning in Public Transport

Coupling mathematical optimisation and stochastic simulation for robust, integrated circulation and service planning in public transport
05/01/2014

Exact and heuristic algorithms for uncertain and time-dependent hub location problems based on quadratic optimization

Construction of stochastic and robust models for the single-allocation hub-location problem
02/01/2012

Managing of Cargo Flow in Logistic Service Networks coupled by Gateways

Development of a generalised simulated annealing approach
07/01/2010

KOSMOS: Hub Location Planning in Rail Freight Traffic

Practical modelling of strategic hub location planning for rail freight transport
06/01/2010

Efficiency in logistics facilities (ELA) - Sub-project: Intelligent use of space and flow control in contract logistics

Development of the simulation module for simulating logistics processes within a retail facility
06/01/2010

Efficiency in logistics facilities (ELA) - Subproject: Optimal resource planning in multi-user distribution centers

Optimal resource management in multi-user distribution centres
06/01/2010

Efficiency in logistic facilities (ELA) - Subproject: A user-guided planning tool for the control of resources on large factory sites and development of EcoSiteManager

A user-guided planning tool for managing resources on large factory sites/development of the ‘ESM - EcoSiteManager’
06/01/2010

Efficiency in logistics facilities (ELA) - Sub-project: A user-guided planning tool for bundling production forms of rail freight transport

A user-guided planning tool for bundling product types using decentralized transfer points
10/01/2008

Discrete optimization models and algorithms for a strategic planning problem of transport networks in wagonload traffic

Development of new mathematical models and solution methods from the field of discrete optimisation for strategic location and network planning in…
10/01/2007

DISS - Dynamic and integrative disposition in LTL agencies

Development of an intelligent control centre for the daily support of the dispatcher in local and long-distance transport scheduling as well as yard…
07/01/2007

Subproject OVERSYS: Optimization in waste disposal logistics

Supporting the scheduling department with both territory planning and personnel deployment planning
05/22/2005

Optimizing the door assignment in LTL-terminals

Development of a tool for determining optimum gate allocation plans in general cargo forwarding systems

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