Application of optimizing models in milk products distribution

This bachelor thesis focuses on the distribution of SABI milk products into MILK AGRO, spol s.r.o. retail stores, which are located in Prešov. The main objective is to optimize goods distribution and minimize costs. At the same time, the customer's demands have to be fulfilled and vehicle capacity cannot be exceeded. The problem of goods distribution from depot to stores is solved by the Vehicle routing problem model in MPL. It is necessary to consider specifications of a Heterogenous fleet, because the company holds vehicles with different capacities. The practical part includes comparison of costs, which are spent on goods distribution with vehicles of particular capacities. It also includes an application of the Heterogenous fleet vehicle routing problem with time windows to this specific problem. Following interpretation, results from the task are compared with real distribution system used by the company