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>LAST CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS
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>DYNAMIC FLEET MANAGEMENT: Concepts, Systems, Algorithms & Case Studies
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>edited by: V. S. Zeimpekis, G. M. Giaglis, C. D. Tarantilis and I. Minis
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>published by Springer-Verlag Publications under the Management Science
>(Production/Logistics) discipline
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>Rationale
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>Transportation, as well as goods distribution, may be susceptible to
>unexpected costs and delays due to unforeseen conditions and events, such
>as vehicle breakdown, traffic delays, road works, customer depot overload,
>and so on. In such cases, a priori algorithmic solutions may deteriorate
>and the fleet plan needs to be adjusted in real-time as a function of the
>dynamic system state.
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>This book aims to investigate the emerging field of Dynamic Fleet
>Management from three basic perspectives: Systemic Implementations,
>Algorithmic Approaches, as well as Real-life applications and Case
>Studies. The book will feature original, high-quality chapters that
>address a wide range of important system aspects, algorithmic approaches
>and applications for Dynamic Fleet Management. Review papers are also welcome.
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>Chapters of interest include, but are not limited to:
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>- Dynamic Fleet Management Systems
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>- Algorithms, including:
> - Mathematical programming and exact methods
> - Heuristic approaches
> - Metaheuristic approaches
> - Nature inspired methods
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>- Applications & Case Studies including:
> - Goods dispatching and distribution
> - Urban logistics
> - Repair Services
> - Courier services
> - Taxi cab services
> - Rescue and emergency services
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>Important Dates
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>- Extended abstracts (max 1000 words) due: September 16, 2005
>- Editorial responses to abstracts: October 15, 2005
>- Draft Chapters due (max 6000 words): January 30, 2006
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>All draft chapters will be subject to a double-blind review by at least
>two reviewers (not including the editorial review by the book editors).
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>Extended abstracts and chapters should be sent to V. S. Zeimpekis
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>For further information please visit http://www.eltrun.gr/news/dynamic.pdf
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