Site Logistics Optimization
Overview
This skill implements optimization algorithms for construction site logistics. Minimize delays, reduce costs, and improve safety through data-driven planning of deliveries, equipment placement, and material storage.
Optimization Areas:
- Material delivery scheduling
- Crane and equipment positioning
- Storage area allocation
- Site traffic flow
- Workforce routing
- Just-in-time delivery
Quick Start
from dataclasses import dataclass
from typing import List, Dict, Tuple
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
import heapq
@dataclass
class Delivery:
delivery_id: str
material_type: str
quantity: float
required_date: datetime
unload_duration_min: int
storage_area: str
priority: int = 1 # 1=highest
@dataclass
class TimeSlot:
start: datetime
end: datetime
is_available: bool = True
delivery_id: str = None
def schedule_deliveries(deliveries: List[Delivery],
slots_per_day: int = 8,
unload_bays: int = 2) -> Dict[str, TimeSlot]:
"""Simple delivery scheduling"""
# Sort by priority and required date
sorted_deliveries = sorted(deliveries, key=lambda d: (d.priority, d.required_date))
schedule = {}
bay_schedules = {i: [] for i in range(unload_bays)}
for delivery in sorted_deliveries:
# Find available slot
target_date = delivery.required_date.replace(hour=8, minute=0)
for bay in range(unload_bays):
# Check if bay has capacity
bay_end = max([s.end for s in bay_schedules[bay]], default=target_date)
if bay_end <= target_date:
slot_start = target_date
else:
slot_start = bay_end
slot_end = slot_start + timedelta(minutes=delivery.unload_duration_min)
# Check if within working hours (8:00-18:00)
if slot_end.hour <= 18:
slot = TimeSlot(
start=slot_start,
end=slot_end,
is_available=False,
delivery_id=delivery.delivery_id
)
bay_schedules[bay].append(slot)
schedule[delivery.delivery_id] = {
'bay': bay,
'slot': slot
}
break
return schedule
# Example
deliveries = [
Delivery("D001", "concrete", 50, datetime(2024, 1, 15, 9, 0), 45, "Zone-A", 1),
Delivery("D002", "rebar", 10, datetime(2024, 1, 15, 10, 0), 30, "Zone-B", 2),
Delivery("D003", "formwork", 20, datetime(2024, 1, 15, 9, 0), 60, "Zone-A", 1),
]
schedule = schedule_deliveries(deliveries)
for d_id, info in schedule.items():
print(f"{d_id}: Bay {info['bay']}, {info['slot'].start.strftime('%H:%M')}-{info['slot'].end.strftime('%H:%M')}")
Comprehensive Logistics Optimization
Site Layout Model
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from typing import List, Dict, Tuple, Optional
from datetime import datetime, date, timedelta
from enum import Enum
import numpy as np
from scipy.optimize import linear_sum_assignment
import heapq
class ZoneType(Enum):
CONSTRUCTION = "construction"
STORAGE = "storage"
UNLOADING = "unloading"
STAGING = "staging"
ACCESS = "access"
EQUIPMENT = "equipment"
OFFICE = "office"
@dataclass
class SiteZone:
zone_id: str
zone_type: ZoneType
area_sqm: float
capacity: float # Depends on type (tons, units, etc.)
current_usage: float = 0
position: Tuple[float, float] = (0, 0) # x, y coordinates
access_points: List[Tuple[float, float]] = field(default_factory=list)
restrictions: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
@dataclass
class Equipment:
equipment_id: str
equipment_type: str # crane, forklift, etc.
max_reach: float # meters
capacity: float # tons
position: Tuple[float, float] = (0, 0)
operating_radius: float = 0
@dataclass
class DeliveryRequest:
request_id: str
material_type: str
quantity: float
unit: str
required_date: date
required_time_window: Tuple[int, int] # (start_hour, end_hour)
unload_duration_min: int
vehicle_type: str
destination_zone: str
priority: int = 1
requires_crane: bool = False
class SiteLogisticsModel:
"""Construction site logistics model"""
def __init__(self, site_name: str):
self.site_name = site_name
self.zones: Dict[str, SiteZone] = {}
self.equipment: Dict[str, Equipment] = {}
self.deliveries: List[DeliveryRequest] = []
self.routes: Dict[str, List[Tuple[float, float]]] = {}
def add_zone(self, zone: SiteZone):
"""Add zone to site"""
self.zones[zone.zone_id] = zone
def add_equipment(self, equipment: Equipment):
"""Add equipment to site"""
self.equipment[equipment.equipment_id] = equipment
def add_delivery(self, delivery: DeliveryRequest):
"""Add delivery request"""
self.deliveries.append(delivery)
def calculate_distance(self, point1: Tuple[float, float],
point2: Tuple[float, float]) -> float:
"""Calculate Euclidean distance"""
return np.sqrt((point1[0] - point2[0])**2 + (point1[1] - point2[1])**2)
def get_zone_distances(self) -> Dict[Tuple[str, str], float]:
"""Calculate distances between all zones"""
distances = {}
zone_ids = list(self.zones.keys())
for i, z1 in enumerate(zone_ids):
for z2 in zone_ids[i+1:]:
dist = self.calculate_distance(
self.zones[z1].position,
self.zones[z2].position
)
distances[(z1, z2)] = dist
distances[(z2, z1)] = dist
return distances
def check_crane_coverage(self, crane_id: str, zone_id: str) -> bool:
"""Check if crane can reach zone"""
crane = self.equipment.get(crane_id)
zone = self.zones.get(zone_id)
if not crane or not zone:
return False
distance = self.calculate_distance(crane.position, zone.position)
return distance <= crane.max_reach
Delivery Scheduling Optimizer
from datetime import datetime, date, timedelta
from typing import List, Dict, Optional
import numpy as np
@dataclass
class ScheduledDelivery:
delivery: DeliveryRequest
scheduled_date: date
scheduled_time: datetime
assigned_bay: str
assigned_crane: Optional[str]
estimated_completion: datetime
class DeliveryScheduler:
"""Optimize delivery scheduling"""
def __init__(self, site: SiteLogisticsModel):
self.site = site
self.schedule: Dict[date, List[ScheduledDelivery]] = {}
self.bay_capacity = 2 # Simultaneous unloading bays
self.working_hours = (7, 18) # 7 AM to 6 PM
def schedule_deliveries(self, deliveries: List[DeliveryRequest],
planning_horizon_days: int = 14) -> List[ScheduledDelivery]:
"""Schedule all deliveries optimally"""
# Sort by priority and required date
sorted_deliveries = sorted(
deliveries,
key=lambda d: (d.priority, d.required_date, -d.quantity)
)
scheduled = []
bay_schedules = {f"bay_{i}": [] for i in range(self.bay_capacity)}
for delivery in sorted_deliveries:
best_slot = self._find_best_slot(delivery, bay_schedules)
if best_slot:
sched = ScheduledDelivery(
delivery=delivery,
scheduled_date=best_slot['date'],
scheduled_time=best_slot['start_time'],
assigned_bay=best_slot['bay'],
assigned_crane=best_slot.get('crane'),
estimated_completion=best_slot['end_time']
)
scheduled.append(sched)