A metaheuristic to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
Abstract Paper aims The aim is to develop a vaccine distribution routing model (VDRM) in order to support governments to mitigate the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Originality As far as we know, no metaheuristics has been developed for vaccine distribution, and specifically, to support the Brazilia...
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| description | Abstract Paper aims The aim is to develop a vaccine distribution routing model (VDRM) in order to support governments to mitigate the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Originality As far as we know, no metaheuristics has been developed for vaccine distribution, and specifically, to support the Brazilian government. Research method A metaheuristic is developed based on the combination and adaptation of GRASP (Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search Procedure) with VND (Variable Neighborhood Descent), considering different refinement operators. Finally, as a way of validating the model, a numerical application in the state of Pernambuco (Brazil) was performed. Main findings Metaheuristic proved to be effective for developing adequate planning for the allocation of ampoules with vaccines to combat COVID-19. Effective analysis was obtained in the evaluation of the proposed algorithm, both in terms of computational effort and the quality of the final solution. An efficiency of approximately 75% was obtained in relation to the current distribution procedure adopted by the state of Pernambuco. Implications for theory and practice To mitigate disease, adequate logistics for transporting and distributing vaccines is essential, especially in emergency situations to face pandemic crises. Thus, the developed metaheuristic can support governments and companies in any situation demanded, making the decision of how the distribution of the ampoules will be more agile. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d2e735339d0d428d854070b2fd6eb75a2025-08-20T02:19:51ZengAssociação Brasileira de Engenharia de Produção (ABEPRO)Production1980-54112021-10-013110.1590/0103-6513.20210031A metaheuristic to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinesAugusto José da Silva Rodrigueshttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7042-9270Gabriel Lopes Limahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1681-1943Abstract Paper aims The aim is to develop a vaccine distribution routing model (VDRM) in order to support governments to mitigate the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Originality As far as we know, no metaheuristics has been developed for vaccine distribution, and specifically, to support the Brazilian government. Research method A metaheuristic is developed based on the combination and adaptation of GRASP (Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search Procedure) with VND (Variable Neighborhood Descent), considering different refinement operators. Finally, as a way of validating the model, a numerical application in the state of Pernambuco (Brazil) was performed. Main findings Metaheuristic proved to be effective for developing adequate planning for the allocation of ampoules with vaccines to combat COVID-19. Effective analysis was obtained in the evaluation of the proposed algorithm, both in terms of computational effort and the quality of the final solution. An efficiency of approximately 75% was obtained in relation to the current distribution procedure adopted by the state of Pernambuco. Implications for theory and practice To mitigate disease, adequate logistics for transporting and distributing vaccines is essential, especially in emergency situations to face pandemic crises. Thus, the developed metaheuristic can support governments and companies in any situation demanded, making the decision of how the distribution of the ampoules will be more agile.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-65132021000100704&tlng=enCOVID-19Vehicle routingGRASPVND |
| spellingShingle | Augusto José da Silva Rodrigues Gabriel Lopes Lima A metaheuristic to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines Production COVID-19 Vehicle routing GRASP VND |
| title | A metaheuristic to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines |
| title_full | A metaheuristic to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines |
| title_fullStr | A metaheuristic to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines |
| title_full_unstemmed | A metaheuristic to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines |
| title_short | A metaheuristic to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines |
| title_sort | metaheuristic to support the distribution of covid 19 vaccines |
| topic | COVID-19 Vehicle routing GRASP VND |
| url | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-65132021000100704&tlng=en |
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