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Bio-inspired in-Plant Logistics Using Open-Source Tools

In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL) 2025

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  • Sven Maricic

    (Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Faculty of Engineering
    University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine)

  • Mihael Holi

    (Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Faculty of Engineering)

  • Iva Suman

    (University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine)

  • Biljana Martincic

    (Calucem Ltd.)

Abstract

This paper applies a bio-inspired routing approach, derived from the behavior of the slime mold Physarum polycephalum, to in-plant logistics in a Calucem cement facility. We implement a browser-based simulation that compares the Two-Way Parallel Slime Mold Algorithm (TPSMA), a Genetic Algorithm (GA), and Christofides’ method under identical scenarios, and we map the results into an interactive 3D model built in the open-source Godot Engine. Results indicate that TPSMA balances route quality and runtime in obstacle-rich layouts, Christofides yields near-optimal paths with minimal computation, and GA offers flexibility at higher runtime cost. The workflow demonstrates how open-source visualization enhances interpretation, validation, and communication of optimization outcomes for Industry 4.0 logistics.

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  • Sven Maricic & Mihael Holi & Iva Suman & Biljana Martincic, 2026. "Bio-inspired in-Plant Logistics Using Open-Source Tools," Lecture Notes in Operations Research, in: U. Aytun Ozturk & Petri T. Helo (ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL) 2025, pages 178-192, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:lnopch:978-3-032-14489-8_18
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-14489-8_18
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