Min-max robust optimization for the Wounded Transfer Problem in large-scale emergencies

Abstract

In this paper, we are interested in obtaining robust solutions to the Wounded Transfer Problem based on an absolute robustness criterion, in the background of large-scale emergencies such as typhoons, floods, earthquakes, droughts and so on. We firstly describe the related methodology, and then introduce a min-max robust multi-point transportation model with multi-type vehicles to minimize the maximum rescue time across all scenarios. Lastly, a computational experiment is provided to illustrate the effectiveness of this approach in the decision making of rescue activities in large-scale emergencies.