@article {9434372520130201, title = {Ant colony algorithm for the multi-depot vehicle routing problem in large quantities by a heterogeneous fleet of vehicles.}, journal = {INFOR}, volume = {51}, number = {1}, year = {2013}, pages = {31 - 40}, abstract = {This article describes a heuristic method based on an ant colony algorithm for the multi-depot vehicle routing problem in large quantities by a heterogeneous fleet of vehicles. Test results on different problem instances are presented and compared with those obtained by CPLEX and by a previous constructive heuristic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]}, keywords = {Ant algorithms, ant colony algorithm, Comparative studies, Computer networks, Heuristic algorithms, Information technology, Keywords Distribution, products in large quantities, Vehicle routing problem}, issn = {03155986}, url = {http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true\&db=bth\&AN=94343725\&site=ehost-live}, author = {Benslimane, Mohammed Taha and Benadada, Youssef} }