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Approximation Algorithms for the Bid Construction Problem in Combinatorial Auctions for the Procurement of Freight Transportation Contracts

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  • Song, Jiongjiong
  • Regan, A C

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The bid valuation and construction problem for carriers facing combinatorial auctions for the procurement of freight transportation contracts is very difficult and involves the computation of a number of NP-hard sub problems. In this paper we examine computationally tractable approximation methods for estimating these values and constructing bids. The benefit of our approximation method is that it provides a way for carriers to construct optimal or near optimal bids by solving a single NP-hard problem. This represents a significant improvement in efficiency. In addition, this method can be extended to many other applications.

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  • Song, Jiongjiong & Regan, A C, 2003. "Approximation Algorithms for the Bid Construction Problem in Combinatorial Auctions for the Procurement of Freight Transportation Contracts," University of California Transportation Center, Working Papers qt3j7034z2, University of California Transportation Center.
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    1. Song, Jiongjiong & Regan, Amelia C & Nandiraju, Srinivas, 2008. "A Bid Analysis Model with Business Constraints for Transportation Procurement Auctions," University of California Transportation Center, Working Papers qt5766c7r1, University of California Transportation Center.
    2. Song, Jiongjiong & Regan, Amelia C. & Nandiraju, Srinivas, 2008. "A Bid Analysis Model with Business Constraints for Transportation Procurement Auctions," University of California Transportation Center, Working Papers qt24817929, University of California Transportation Center.

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