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 jsprit
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-jsprit is a java-based, open-source toolkit for solving a set of well-known [vehicle routing problems](http://neo.lcc.uma.es/vrp/vehicle-routing-problem/) (VRP). 
+jsprit is a java based, open source toolkit for solving a set of well-known [vehicle routing problems](http://neo.lcc.uma.es/vrp/vehicle-routing-problem/) (VRP). 
 It is lightweight and easy-to-use, and based on heuristics currently solving the following problems:
 - [Capacitated VRP](http://neo.lcc.uma.es/vrp/vrp-flavors/capacitated-vrp/)
 - [Multiple Depot VRP](http://neo.lcc.uma.es/vrp/vrp-flavors/multiple-depot-vrp/)