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Found 17295 papers in total
Minimizing maximum lateness in a flow shop subject to release dates
Minimizing maximum lateness in a flow shop subject to release dates
2007,
We consider the problem of minimizing the maximum lateness in an m -machine flow shop...
On-line scheduling with forbidden zones
On-line scheduling with forbidden zones
2007,
In various manufacturing and computing contexts there may be a certain period in each...
A new algorithm for minimizing makespan, Cmax, in blocking flow-shop problem through slowing down the operations
A new algorithm for minimizing makespan, Cmax, in blocking flow-shop problem through slowing down the operations
2007,
In this paper, a new algorithm with complexity O( nm 2 ) is presented, which finds the...
The biobjective integer minimum cost flow problem – incorrectness of Sedeño-Noda and Gonzàlez-Martin's algorithm
The biobjective integer minimum cost flow problem – incorrectness of Sedeño-Noda and Gonzàlez-Martin's algorithm
2006,
In this paper, we show with a counterexample, that the method proposed by...
Applying frequent itemset mining to identify a small itemset that satisfies a large percentage of orders in a warehouse
Applying frequent itemset mining to identify a small itemset that satisfies a large percentage of orders in a warehouse
2006,
In a warehouse, if we can identify a small subset of items that can satisfy a large...
Time-dependent shortest paths through a fixed sequence of nodes: application to a travel planning problem
Time-dependent shortest paths through a fixed sequence of nodes: application to a travel planning problem
2006,
In this paper, we introduce a travel planning problem which is solved by computing...
Cross-facility management of production and transportation planning problem
Cross-facility management of production and transportation planning problem
2006,
This paper studies an integrated production and transportation planning problem in a...
Solving the uncapacitated multi-facility Weber problem by vector quantization and self-organizing maps
Solving the uncapacitated multi-facility Weber problem by vector quantization and self-organizing maps
2006,
The uncapacitated multi-facility Weber problem is concerned with locating m facilities...
Multiple population search strategy for routing selection and sequence optimization of a supply chain
Multiple population search strategy for routing selection and sequence optimization of a supply chain
2007,
The current paper outlines a framework of a distributed hierarchical model for supply...
Splitting-type method for systems of variational inequalities
Splitting-type method for systems of variational inequalities
2006,
We consider a system of variational inequalities with multivalued mappings, which can...
Leader–follower game in vendor-managed inventory system with limited production capacity considering wholesale and retail prices
Leader–follower game in vendor-managed inventory system with limited production capacity considering wholesale and retail prices
2006,
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is a widely used co-operative inventory policy in...
Comparison of deterministic and stochastic approaches to global optimization
Comparison of deterministic and stochastic approaches to global optimization
2005,
In this paper, we compare two different approaches to nonconvex global optimization....
A resource-based theory of supplier strategy
A resource-based theory of supplier strategy
2007,
This article explores resource-based strategies for suppliers of manufactured...
Method of sentinels for packing items within arbitrary convex regions
Method of sentinels for packing items within arbitrary convex regions
2006,
A new method is introduced for packing items in convex regions of the Euclidian n...
VEPCE: decision-making model for vendor evaluation with respect to product prioritisation and customer expectation
VEPCE: decision-making model for vendor evaluation with respect to product prioritisation and customer expectation
2007,
Vendor performance analysis is a significant area of research in supply chain...
The theory and practice of Reverse Logistics
The theory and practice of Reverse Logistics
2007,
This paper provides a review of the literature on Reverse Logistics. It provides an...
Strategic implementation of information technology to improve retail supply chain in India
Strategic implementation of information technology to improve retail supply chain in India
2007,
Overall retail business efficiency in India is 2%, even though India is...
Efficient hybrid methods for global continuous optimization based on simulated annealing
Efficient hybrid methods for global continuous optimization based on simulated annealing
2006,
We introduce several hybrid methods for global continuous optimization. They combine...
Logistics outsourcing: an examination of third-party providers
Logistics outsourcing: an examination of third-party providers
2007,
The outsourcing of logistical functions to third-party providers has become an...
Markovian networks in labour markets
Markovian networks in labour markets
2006,
In labour theory, equilibrium is described in terms of mean variables, which is...
Exploring forecasting and project management characteristics of supply chain management
Exploring forecasting and project management characteristics of supply chain management
2007,
Effective forecasting with the framework of Supply Chain Management (SCM) requires...
Addressing capacity uncertainty in resource-constrained assignment problems
Addressing capacity uncertainty in resource-constrained assignment problems
2006,
Resource-constrained assignment problems typically assume capacities are known. We...
Optimisation of supply chain logistics network using random search techniques
Optimisation of supply chain logistics network using random search techniques
2007,
Fierce market competition is making companies move from their traditional business...
Optimal business policies for a supplier–transporter–buyer channel with a price-sensitive demand
Optimal business policies for a supplier–transporter–buyer channel with a price-sensitive demand
2006,
As the third party logistics partners (carriers) take a more and more significant role...
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