Staff scheduling for a courier distribution centre using evolutionary algorithm

Staff scheduling is a <span lang="EN-US">combinatorics optimization problem and companies face this complex task on daily basis in constructing schedule fitting all conditions. In courier distribution center, staffs are assigned to work processes of continuous workflow. Staffs have varying ability for each process. Instead generating staff instinctively, it an advantage optimize staff’s by measuring the performance staff. An optimized improves operation’s efficiency fully utilize staffs’ ability, hence, minimizing cost. This paper proposed evolutionary algorithm, namely genetic algorithm as solution center scheduling. Based result, produced can reduce up 30% while not affecting operation The cut down number working could amount substantial reduction cost every month. generated significantly customized take less time complete operation. Although specific use case however, potentially generalize model logistics industry, introducing more effective system cope with industry’s ever-rising demands.</span>