Solving a multi-objective chance-constrained hub covering location problem by discrete invasive weed optimization

This paper presents a stochastic bi-objective model for a single-allocation hub covering problem (HCP) with the variable capacity and uncertainty parameters. Locating hubs can influence the performance of hub and spoke networks, as a strategic decision. The presented model optimizes two objectives minimizing the total transportation cost and the maximum transportation time from an origin to a destination simultaneously. Then, due to the NP-hardness of the multi-objective chance-constrained HCP, the presented model is solved by a well-known meta-heuristic algorithm, namely multi-objective invasive weed optimization. Additionally, the associated results are compared with a well-known multi-objective evolutionary algorithm, namely non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm. Furthermore, the computational results of the foregoing algorithms are reported in terms four well-known metrics, namely quality, spacing, diversification, and mean ideal distance. Finally, the conclusion is reported.