Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWMThe aim of the project is to develop an optimization engine for Opti-Trans®, a software tool for dispatching transports requests (for patients and/or supplies) in real time.
Schema of the logistics of a hospital
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Dispatching in Logistics
Efficient optimization algorithms for resource planning and vehicle routing are an important factor for a life-saving hospital.
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Optimal Dispatching in Logistics of Hospitals
- dispatching of transport requests to staff operating on foot as well as to vehicles (including multi-passenger rides)
- consideration of desired pickup/delivery times, priority of the transport, special required equipment, ancillary transport means and medical staff, etc.
- dial-a-ride problem with additional hospital-specific constraints
- efficient optimization algorithms for resource planning and vehicle routing
- improved quality of the transport service through reduced waiting times for patients
- lower running costs through decreasing travel times, avoidance of empty trips, and improved resource usage
Project Partners
- SIEDA GmbH, Kaiserslautern
- COMEXAR AG, Lachen (CH)
- Städtische Kliniken Frankfurt am Main - Höchst