Artificial neural networks-based route selection model for multimodal freight transport network during global pandemic

KAYIKCI, Yasanur and CESUR, Elif (2023). Artificial neural networks-based route selection model for multimodal freight transport network during global pandemic. Academic Platform Journal of Engineering and Smart Systems, 11 (3), 163-173.

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Abstract

The global pandemic caused major disruptions in all supply chains. Road transport has been particularly affected by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The selection of an efficient and effective route in multimodal freight transport networks is a crucial part of transport planning to combat the challenges and sustain supply chain continuity in the face of the global pandemic. This study introduces a novel optimal route selection model based on integrated fuzzy logic approach and artificial neural networks. The proposed model attempts to identify the optimal route from a range of feasible route options by measuring the performance of each route according to transport variables including, time, cost, and reliability. This model provides a systematic method for route selection, enabling transportation planners to make smart decisions. A case study is conducted to exhibit the proposed model's applicability to real pandemic conditions. According to the findings of the study, the proposed model can accurately and effectively identify the best route and provides transportation planners with a viable option to increase the efficiency of multimodal transport networks. In conclusion, by proposing an innovative and efficient strategy for route selection in complex transport systems, our research significantly advances the field of transportation management.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.21541/apjess.1294957
Page Range:	163-173
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Elements
Depositing User:	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited:	02 Oct 2023 14:43
Last Modified:	11 Oct 2023 11:16
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/32494

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