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The Failure of Boundary Maintaining In The Eclecticism and Wishful Thinking of Management Computing

Prof. Gianpaolo Ghiani
Università del Salento, Italy

Abstract: The integration of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and drones for logistics has garnered significant attention due to their potential to optimize operations across a variety of sectors. However, one of the key challenges in deploying these systems is ensuring conflict-free routing to maintain safety, efficiency, and reliability. This paper provides a comprehensive review of conflict-free routing strategies within AGV and drone systems, with a particular focus on the development of algorithms and models that address the unique challenges posed by each platform. We analyze existing methodologies for conflict resolution, including path planning, scheduling, and multi-agent coordination, and explore the latest advancements in the field. Additionally, we present a case study on the application of conflict-free routing strategies to the distribution of medical supplies in Italy, illustrating how these approaches can enhance healthcare logistics by improving speed, accuracy, and scalability in emergency and routine supply chains.

Brief Biography of the Speaker: Gianpaolo Ghiani is a full professor at the University of Salento. He earned his degree in Electronic Engineering and his PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Federico II in Naples. He was a post-doctoral researcher at GERAD (Groupe d'Études et de Recherche en Analyse des Décisions) at the Université de Montréal, Canada. His main research interests focus on Decision Support Systems, including methodologies at the intersection of Operations Research and Artificial Intelligence. He has coordinated over 20 funded research projects on these topics, some of which have led to the development of computerized decision support systems used by companies in e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. He has published over 80 articles in top international journals. Currently, he is an associate editor for the journal Big Data and Cognitive Computing and a member of the editorial board of Large Models and Embodied Intelligence. Additionally, he is a co-author of books published by Wiley & Sons (UK) and McGraw Hill.