A method for optimizing package-oriented network traffic control is proposed
which
can involve constraints to the optimization model which emerged dynamically during
the optimization period. Thus, unpredictable events can be considered amongst foreseeable
events during the optimization process. For achieving this the method according
to the invention uses graphs which are dynamically generated and eventually be
varied during the optimization process for managing the above said complex inter-dependencies.
Unexpected changes of the time and loading schedules can be balanced and
their negative impact on just in-time delivery of goods can be lowered. Generally,
transport costs are reduced and natural resources are saved.
In a preferred embodiment of the inventional method a variable time buffer extension
is introduced which is used to extend the availability of the transport vehicle's capacity.
