Country: Canada

Found 531 papers in total
The minimal feedback arc set problem
2004,
Given a directed network G(N;A), the minimum feedback arc set problem is to find an...
A multi-commodity network design approach for automated guided vehicle systems
2004,
This paper presents a multi-commodity network design approach to solve the problem of...
Modeling and analysis of multicommodity network flows via goal programming
2005,
In this work goal programming is used to solve a minimum cost multicommodity network...
A genetic algorithm approach on a deterministic inventory model for deteriorating items with shortages
2005,
The purpose of this research is to determine an optimal solution of a deterministic...
Vector optimization approach for pricing and hedging in imperfect markets
2004,
The paper introduces and applies the concept of pseudo-arbitrage in order to price and...
Sharing the savings associated with quantity discount using satisfaction functions
2004,
The problem of the quantity discount to encourage ordering in quantities greater than...
A multi-objective approach to CEO selection
2004,
A critical decision that a board of directors must make involves Chief Executive...
A goal programming approach for a multi-period task assignment problem
2004,
In this paper, a multi period task assignment problem is discussed. The objectives of...
Using stochastic goal programming: some applications to management and a case of industrial production
2005,
This paper deals with stochastic goal programming as a method capable of providing...
Intelligent search methods for nonlinear goal programming problems
2005,
Three methods were developed to solve nonlinear goal programming (NLGP) problems by...
A nonlinear goal programming model for efficient asset–liability management of property–liability insurers
2005,
Optimization of the firm-level asset–liability model (ALM) is an important part...
Satisficing logic and goal programming: towards an axiomatic link
2004,
This note attempts to elucidate the basic convention of axioms that underpin the Goal...
Goal programming formulations for a comparative analysis of scalar norms and ordinal vs. ratio data
2004,
Goal programming has proven a valuable mathematical programming form in a number of...
The Weber problem in a multi-storey building
2005,
The multi-storey building is an architectural type whose structure contains ramps,...
Combining goal programming model with simulation analysis for bank asset liability management
2004,
The aim of this paper is to present an Asset Liability Management technique, which...
Property assessment through an imprecise goal programming model
2004,
In this paper, we propose a model to estimate the market value of residential...
Screening alternatives in multiple criteria subset selection
2004,
New techniques are presented to reduce the number of feasible alternatives in certain...
A multicriteria districting heuristic for the aggregation of zones and its use in computing origin–destination matrices
2004,
In this work, a set of optimality criteria is suggested which can be used to find...
Evaluation of the contract-or-patch heuristic for the asymmetric TSP
2005,
In this paper tour construction algorithms for the Asymmetric Traveling Salesman...
A model of fuzzy data envelopment analysis
2004,
In this paper, we present a methodology of data envelopment analysis (DEA) in the...
Assessing the relative efficiency of credit union branches using data envelopment analysis
2004,
Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a linear programming-based technique developed to...
A cross-efficiency profiling for increasing discrimination in data envelopment analysis
2005,
Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) cannot provide adequate discrimination among efficient...
Assessing and benchmarking maintenance performance in a manufacturing facility: A data envelopment analysis approach
2005,
Maintenance effectiveness in manufacturing facilities is a critical factor in...
Old world vs. new world: Evolution of Nobel Prize shares
2005,
We study current and past trends in the geographic distribution of Nobel Prize awards....
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