Abstract: Based on the analysis of the literature related to Inventory Routing Problem (IRP), this paper provided a general definition of IRP, and classified it. Its traits and attributes were elaborated in terms of topologic structure, plan time, guest request, deliverability, resource plot and distribution model. The main change of literature published after 2000 was analyzed. Finally, the paper compared the development between home and abroad. The conclusion marks that the further work should expand the IRP itself since its resolution method has been investigated sufficiently.

Key words: Inventory Routing Problem (IRP), development, review

摘要： 在分析库存路径问题(IRP)相关文献基础上，给出了IRP的一般化定义，并对其进行分类。从拓扑结构、计划期、客户需求、供应能力、补货策略、配送模式等方面阐明了IRP的特征属性的描述方法。最后重点总结了2000年以来IRP研究文献的建模及求解方法，对比国内外研究进展，指出目前的求解算法研究已经很充足，继续研究应该拓展IRP问题本身。

关键词: 库存路径问题, 进展, 综述