A Survey on Various Optimization Algorithms to Solve Vehicle Routing Problem

The purpose of Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) is to find the optimal routes to reach the destination for the customers. Effects of transports on the environment are dangerous nowadays. It is important to reduce the distance traversed by the vehicles. Over the past few years many algorithms have been proposed for vehicle routing problem. This paper outlines the basic concepts of few algorithms and these algorithms are compared based on the outcomes. In addition to finding the best route during travel, vehicle speed, carbon dioxide emission rates can also be examined. The study indicates that each algorithm has some specific features and is suitable for particular applications.