Country: Brazil

Found 369 papers in total
Modelling min–max–min to the problem of radio base stations location
Modelling min–max–min to the problem of radio base stations location
2006,
We report a new proposal to solve the base station location problem. This proposal is...
On the measurement of capacity utilisation and coast efficiency: a non-parametric approach at firm level
On the measurement of capacity utilisation and coast efficiency: a non-parametric approach at firm level
2002,
In this paper we evaluate the inefficiency generated by an inadequate structure of the...
Management of R&D projects using the data mining strategy
Management of R&D projects using the data mining strategy
2004,
In a global environment, with intense competition between companies, the innovation...
Cost analysis of maintenance and non-maintenance policies for productive equipments
Cost analysis of maintenance and non-maintenance policies for productive equipments
2003,
Studies of maintenance programs cannot be implemented, in any company, if costs are...
Supply Chain Management analysis methodology: structure, business processes and management components
Supply Chain Management analysis methodology: structure, business processes and management components
2003,
In the present business environment, one can observe that competition occurs between...
SART: An intelligent assistant system for subway control
SART: An intelligent assistant system for subway control
2000,
One of the main characteristics of a subway line is its large transport capacity...
An heuristic method based on Lagrangean relaxation for the manufacturer's pallet loading problem
An heuristic method based on Lagrangean relaxation for the manufacturer's pallet loading problem
2000,
In this study we develop a heuristic method, based on Lagrangean and surrogate...
Cylinder packing by simulated annealing
Cylinder packing by simulated annealing
2000,
This paper is motivated by the problem of loading identical item, of circular base...
An algorithm for determining the k-best solutions of the one-dimensional knapsack problem
An algorithm for determining the k-best solutions of the one-dimensional knapsack problem
2000,
In this work we present an enumerative scheme for determining the K-best solutions (K...
Process optimization of automatic insertion of electronic components using asynchronous teams technique
Process optimization of automatic insertion of electronic components using asynchronous teams technique
2001,
This paper presents a computational system which aims to optimize the automatic...
The strategy of empirical research and optimization process
The strategy of empirical research and optimization process
2001,
Empirical modeling is considered from the perspectives of a general scheme for the...
Single product lot sizing problem with capacity constraints: Modeling, resolution method and computational results
Single product lot sizing problem with capacity constraints: Modeling, resolution method and computational results
2000,
This work presents a study on the resolution method of the single product lot sizing...
An analysis regarding the influence of the information stochastic perturbations on a model of linear programming
An analysis regarding the influence of the information stochastic perturbations on a model of linear programming
2000,
The impact of stochastic perturbations in a forest planning model was discussed in...
A projection method for linear complementarity problems
A projection method for linear complementarity problems
2000,
In this article we present an iterative two-step algorithm for the numerical solution...
GRASP for QAP: An acceptance limit for initial solutions
GRASP for QAP: An acceptance limit for initial solutions
2000,
The Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP) is an NP-hard problem which has been defying...
A procedure for calculating indexes from a multivariate databank
A procedure for calculating indexes from a multivariate databank
2001,
This paper presents a solution to the problem of finding an index number I for ranking...
How to estimate the amount of important characteristics missing in a consumers sample by using Bayesian estimators
How to estimate the amount of important characteristics missing in a consumers sample by using Bayesian estimators
2001,
Consumers surveys are conducted very often by many companies with the main objective...
Binomial trees models convergence for options evaluation
Binomial trees models convergence for options evaluation
2001,
Black & Scholes developed a model for pricing European call options on assets that...
Statistical properties of the return series of principal Brazilian stocks
Statistical properties of the return series of principal Brazilian stocks
2001,
This paper studies the returns of six Brazilian stocks, chosen among the most liquid...
A model for analysing the queuing problem in supermarket check-outs: a case study
A model for analysing the queuing problem in supermarket check-outs: a case study
2000,
In this study we applied queuing theory to analyze the problem of congestion in...
Minimizing flowtime subject to optimal makespan on two identical parallel machines
Minimizing flowtime subject to optimal makespan on two identical parallel machines
2000,
We consider the problem of scheduling jobs on two parallel identical machines where an...
Programming algorithm for individual machines with distinct penalties for earliness and tardiness
Programming algorithm for individual machines with distinct penalties for earliness and tardiness
2000,
In this work we consider the one machine problem, with distinct due-dates and...
An heuristic of changes for the scheduling problems of jobs in uniform processors
An heuristic of changes for the scheduling problems of jobs in uniform processors
2000,
This paper examines the nonpreemptive assignment of independent jobs to a system of...
The vehicle routing problem for school children transportation
The vehicle routing problem for school children transportation
2000,
This paper deals with the vehicle routing problem for school children transportation...
Papers per page: