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Heuristics for two-machine flowshop scheduling with setup times and an availability constraint
Heuristics for two-machine flowshop scheduling with setup times and an availability constraint
2007,
This paper studies the two-machine flowshop scheduling problem with anticipatory setup...
Adaptive memory programming for the vehicle routing problem with multiple trips
Adaptive memory programming for the vehicle routing problem with multiple trips
2007,
The Vehicle Routing Problem with Multiple Trips is an extension of the classical...
Heuristic algorithms for the vehicle routing problem with simultaneous pick-up and delivery
Heuristic algorithms for the vehicle routing problem with simultaneous pick-up and delivery
2007,
The vehicle routing problem with simultaneous pick-up and delivery is the problem of...
Reverse logistics: simultaneous design of delivery routes and returns strategies
Reverse logistics: simultaneous design of delivery routes and returns strategies
2007,
A reverse logistics problem, motivated by blood distribution of the American Red...
Simultaneous analysis of production and investment performance of Canadian life and health insurance companies using data envelopment analysis
Simultaneous analysis of production and investment performance of Canadian life and health insurance companies using data envelopment analysis
2007,
A new data envelopment analysis (DEA) model is created to provide valuable managerial...
Closing the circle: the knowledge management spiral of project management
Closing the circle: the knowledge management spiral of project management
2007,
Using Nonaka's conceptual framework, we present empirical findings from a study on...
Softening the edges of project management – using systems diagrams to ‘form’ a project
Softening the edges of project management – using systems diagrams to ‘form’ a project
2002,
Project management has a reputation for favouring the use of ‘hard’...
Effective programme management
Effective programme management
2003,
What is programme management? Programme management is defined for the purposes of this...
Making resource allocation a SNAPP
Making resource allocation a SNAPP
2005,
Project managers cannot afford to waste time and money, thus resources must be...
Analysis of finite capacity discrete-time GI/Geo/1 queueing system with multiple vacations
Analysis of finite capacity discrete-time GI/Geo/1 queueing system with multiple vacations
2007,
This paper investigates a discrete-time single-server finite-buffer queueing system...
Development of a regression-based method with case-based tuning to solve the due date assignment problem
Development of a regression-based method with case-based tuning to solve the due date assignment problem
2007,
Many regression-based methods to date have been proposed for solving the due date...
The interface development for machine shop simulation
The interface development for machine shop simulation
2007,
Modelling and simulation technology is recognised for facilitating training, reducing...
The three-machine flowshop scheduling problem to minimise maximum lateness with separate setup times
The three-machine flowshop scheduling problem to minimise maximum lateness with separate setup times
2007,
We address the three-machine flowshop scheduling problem to minimise maximum lateness,...
Optimality of Jackson's permutations with respect to limited machine availability
Optimality of Jackson's permutations with respect to limited machine availability
2006,
This article deals with the scheduling problem of minimizing the makespan in a...
Two-machine flowshop scheduling with conditional deteriorating second operations
Two-machine flowshop scheduling with conditional deteriorating second operations
2006,
This paper considers a flowshop-scheduling problem with a waiting time constraint...
Tight bounds for the identical parallel machine scheduling problem
Tight bounds for the identical parallel machine scheduling problem
2006,
We address the problem of minimizing makespan on identical parallel machines. We...
Scheduling a hot rolling mill
Scheduling a hot rolling mill
2007,
This paper presents a heuristic algorithm to schedule a hot rolling mill in the...
Minimizing total tardiness in an unrelated parallel-machine scheduling problem
Minimizing total tardiness in an unrelated parallel-machine scheduling problem
2007,
We consider a problem of scheduling n independent jobs on m unrelated parallel...
Stabilizing work schedules in a call centre: expected and unexpected results
Stabilizing work schedules in a call centre: expected and unexpected results
2006,
At call centres, work schedules change frequently and are often announced at the last...
An H∞ control method of the bullwhip effect for a class of supply chain system
An H∞ control method of the bullwhip effect for a class of supply chain system
2007,
In this paper, we develop models of a class of supply chain systems, including a...
Production–distribution network design of a global supply chain alliance from the key player's perspective
Production–distribution network design of a global supply chain alliance from the key player's perspective
2007,
A key player in a supply chain (SC) is the member who overlooks and leads others....
Negotiation-based collaborative planning in divergent two-tier supply chains
Negotiation-based collaborative planning in divergent two-tier supply chains
2007,
Advanced Planning Systems are based on the principles of hierarchical planning, which...
Green supply-chain management: A state-of-the-art literature review
Green supply-chain management: A state-of-the-art literature review
2007,
There is a growing need for integrating environmentally sound choices into...
Gauging the performance of a supply chain
Gauging the performance of a supply chain
2007,
The performance of a supply chain over a number of time periods is examined based on a...
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