Ferland Jacques A.

Jacques A. Ferland

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Found 20 papers in total
Revisiting Dinkelbach-type algorithms for generalized fractional programs
Revisiting Dinkelbach-type algorithms for generalized fractional programs
2008
In this paper we introduce a new Dinkelbach-type algorithm where the new iterate is...
A tabu search approach for solving a difficult forest harvesting machine location problem
A tabu search approach for solving a difficult forest harvesting machine location problem
2007
This paper deals with two main problems in forest harvesting. The first is that of...
New representation to reduce the search space for the resource-constrained project scheduling problem
New representation to reduce the search space for the resource-constrained project scheduling problem
2008
This paper describes a new representation for the solutions of the...
Allotment of aircraft spare parts using genetic alorithms
Allotment of aircraft spare parts using genetic alorithms
2003
In this paper we attempt to determine the optimal allocation of aircraft parts used as...
Improving simulated annealing with variable neighborhood search to solve the resource-constrained scheduling problem
Improving simulated annealing with variable neighborhood search to solve the resource-constrained scheduling problem
2007
The purpose of this paper is to improve the simulated annealing method with a variable...
Efficient and local efficient solutions for assignment type problems
Efficient and local efficient solutions for assignment type problems
2001
In this paper, we analyse the multiobjective problem generated by applying a goal...
Generalized assignment type goal programming problem: Application to nurse scheduling
Generalized assignment type goal programming problem: Application to nurse scheduling
2001
The notion of the Generalized Assignment Type Goal Programming Problem is introduced...
Scheduling using tabu search methods with intensification and diversification
Scheduling using tabu search methods with intensification and diversification
2001
After spending five years in Medical School, physician students have to complete...
Scheduling the flying squad nurses of a hospital using a multi-objective programming model
Scheduling the flying squad nurses of a hospital using a multi-objective programming model
2000
In this paper, we address the problem of scheduling nurses working on the flying squad...
A mathematical programming approach for scheduling physicians in the emergency room
A mathematical programming approach for scheduling physicians in the emergency room
2000
Preparing a schedule for physicians in the emergency room is a complex task, which...
Hybrid genetic algorithms in combinatorial optimization
Hybrid genetic algorithms in combinatorial optimization
1996
For many years, genetic algorithms have been adapted to solve various combinatorial...
SAPHIR: A decision support system for course scheduling
SAPHIR: A decision support system for course scheduling
1994
Producing a schedule for an academic institution is highly combinatorial problem and a...
Gauss-Seidel-Newton-Armijo approach for minimization problems on the non-negative orthant: Application to spatial price equilibrium problems
Gauss-Seidel-Newton-Armijo approach for minimization problems on the non-negative orthant: Application to spatial price equilibrium problems
1992
To deal with the optimization problem , the authors propose a Gauss-Seidel type...
Vehicle crew scheduling to complete specific tasks and bulk-tasks at depots
Vehicle crew scheduling to complete specific tasks and bulk-tasks at depots
1992
In the vehicle crew scheduling problem, which is the topic of this paper, the authors...
Allocating games for the NHL using integer programming
Allocating games for the NHL using integer programming
1993
In recent years, the National Hockey League (NHL) expanded from 21 to 24 teams. In...
Exchanges procedures for timetabling problems
Exchanges procedures for timetabling problems
1992
Timetabling problems apper in several practical applications, and they can be...
Algorithm for generalized fractional programming
Algorithm for generalized fractional programming
1991
A generalized fractional programming problem is specified as a nonlinear program where...
Decision support system for the School Districting Problem
Decision support system for the School Districting Problem
1990
For a school board with several schools in its territory, the School Districting...
An operations research approach for the planning and operation of an ambulance service
An operations research approach for the planning and operation of an ambulance service
1989
Emergency medical services are very complex systems to operate. Most of the...
A large scale timetabling problem
A large scale timetabling problem
1988
This problem has two main components. In the timetabling subproblem a master timetable...
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