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Mining relevant information on the Web: a clique-based approach
Mining relevant information on the Web: a clique-based approach
2006,
The role of information management and retrieval in production processes has been...
Nonlinear programming-based sliding mode control with an application in the stabilization of an Acrobot
Nonlinear programming-based sliding mode control with an application in the stabilization of an Acrobot
2006,
A new approach to compute optimal forcing functions for nonlinear dynamic systems...
A study of R&D portfolio management among UK organisations
A study of R&D portfolio management among UK organisations
2006,
Portfolio management is a decision process where a company's list of active new...
Fuzzy group decision making based on grey relative analysis
Fuzzy group decision making based on grey relative analysis
2006,
In group decision making settings, it is believed that expert preferences should be...
Application of an ant algorithm for layout optimization of tree networks
Application of an ant algorithm for layout optimization of tree networks
2006,
This article presents an application of the ant algorithm to the layout optimization...
A new encoding based genetic algorithm for the traveling salesman problem
A new encoding based genetic algorithm for the traveling salesman problem
2006,
The combination of genetic algorithm and local search has been shown to be an...
Stochastic response surface optimization via an enhanced Nelder–Mead simplex search procedure
Stochastic response surface optimization via an enhanced Nelder–Mead simplex search procedure
2006,
There is abundant literature on response surface methodology about how the...
Non-derivative design centering algorithm using trust region optimization and variance reduction
Non-derivative design centering algorithm using trust region optimization and variance reduction
2006,
Fluctuations in manufactured integrated circuit parameters may dramatically reduce the...
Optimization models for the machine scheduling problem with a single flexible maintenance activity
Optimization models for the machine scheduling problem with a single flexible maintenance activity
2006,
The majority of machine scheduling literature assumes that machines are available at...
Shuffled frog-leaping algorithm: a memetic meta-heuristic for discrete optimization
Shuffled frog-leaping algorithm: a memetic meta-heuristic for discrete optimization
2006,
A memetic meta-heuristic called the shuffled frog-leaping algorithm (SFLA) has been...
A tabu search approach to fuzzy goal programs and an application to aggregate production planning
A tabu search approach to fuzzy goal programs and an application to aggregate production planning
2006,
In this article, a multiple-objective tabu-search-based solution method is developed...
Handling inequality constraints in direct search optimization
Handling inequality constraints in direct search optimization
2006,
The use of homotopic continuation, where the constraints are relaxed initially by a...
Stochastic linear programming with scarce information: an approach from expected utility and bounded rationality applied to the textile industry
Stochastic linear programming with scarce information: an approach from expected utility and bounded rationality applied to the textile industry
2006,
Potential users of this article are engineers who can estimate mean values, standard...
A combination method for reliability–redundancy optimization
A combination method for reliability–redundancy optimization
2006,
This study looks at the system reliability optimization problem under different...
Designing distribution centres for agile supply chains
Designing distribution centres for agile supply chains
2006,
Increasing globalisation and market volatility represent major challenges for many...
Assessing transport energy consumption in two product supply chains
Assessing transport energy consumption in two product supply chains
2006,
The paper addresses the transport activities and associated energy consumption...
Knowledge transfer between supply chain partners: a conceptual model
Knowledge transfer between supply chain partners: a conceptual model
2006,
The opportunity to learn more effective practices from firms operating within a...
How human behaviour amplifies the bullwhip effect. A study based on the beer distribution game online
How human behaviour amplifies the bullwhip effect. A study based on the beer distribution game online
2006,
The bullwhip effect is a source of inefficiencies in supply chain performance. Since...
A closed formula for local sensitivity analysis in mathematical programming
A closed formula for local sensitivity analysis in mathematical programming
2006,
This article introduces a method for local sensitivity analysis of practical interest....
Simulation optimization of logistics systems through the use of variance reduction techniques and criterion models
Simulation optimization of logistics systems through the use of variance reduction techniques and criterion models
2006,
Simulation is a useful tool for modelling logistics systems. However, simulation...
Stochastic dominance analysis of soil fertility restoration options on sandy Sahelian soils in southwest Niger
Stochastic dominance analysis of soil fertility restoration options on sandy Sahelian soils in southwest Niger
2005,
The poor fertility of sandy Sahelian soils remains one of the major constraints to...
Economic cost of non-adoption of Bt-cotton in West Africa: with special reference to Mali
Economic cost of non-adoption of Bt-cotton in West Africa: with special reference to Mali
2005,
A major public policy issue in West Africa is whether or not, and how, to introduce...
A conceptual framework for ecologically and socially sustainable land management and agricultural development in Africa
A conceptual framework for ecologically and socially sustainable land management and agricultural development in Africa
2006,
Agricultural development in Sub-Saharan Africa witnessed an initial period of growth...
Contingent approaches to quality-based pricing within the agrifood industry
Contingent approaches to quality-based pricing within the agrifood industry
2006,
The issues associated with traditional standard costing and transfer pricing systems...
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