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Joint replenishment problem under continuous unit cost change
Joint replenishment problem under continuous unit cost change
2005,
The joint replenishment problem determines order quantities and the grouping of...
Towards unified formulations and extensions of two classical probabilistic location models
Towards unified formulations and extensions of two classical probabilistic location models
2005,
We give a unified view of Daskin's Maximum Expected Covering Location Problem (MEXCLP)...
A new bound and an O(mn) algorithm for the undesirable 1-median problem (maxian) on networks
A new bound and an O(mn) algorithm for the undesirable 1-median problem (maxian) on networks
2005,
The problem of locating an undesirable facility on a network with n nodes and m edges...
Constrained location of competitive facilities in the plane
Constrained location of competitive facilities in the plane
2005,
This paper examines a competitive facility location problem occurring in the plane. A...
A compact model and tight bounds for a combined location–routing problem
A compact model and tight bounds for a combined location–routing problem
2005,
This paper considers a combined location–routing problem. We define an auxiliary...
Integrating quality and maintenance decisions in a production–inventory model for deteriorating items
Integrating quality and maintenance decisions in a production–inventory model for deteriorating items
2005,
In typical production–inventory models of deteriorating items, deterioration of...
Reliability-based optimal maintenance scheduling by considering maintenance effect to reduce cost
Reliability-based optimal maintenance scheduling by considering maintenance effect to reduce cost
2005,
A new reliability-based optimal maintenance scheduling method is presented that...
An improved simulated annealing simulation optimization method for discrete parameter stochastic systems
An improved simulated annealing simulation optimization method for discrete parameter stochastic systems
2005,
This paper proposes a new heuristic algorithm for the optimization of a performance...
Design of flexible manpower line walk cycles for a fixed number of operators
Design of flexible manpower line walk cycles for a fixed number of operators
2005,
Flexible manpower lines (FMLs) are a form of flow process line in which operators are...
Economic production quantity models for deteriorating items with price- and stock-dependent demand
Economic production quantity models for deteriorating items with price- and stock-dependent demand
2005,
Large piles of consumer goods displayed in a supermarket are often associated with on...
Performance analysis of a kitting process in stochastic assembly systems
Performance analysis of a kitting process in stochastic assembly systems
2005,
Kitting (accumulating components required for an assembly) plays a crucial role in...
Integrated approach for disassembly processes generation and recycling evaluation of an end-of-life product
Integrated approach for disassembly processes generation and recycling evaluation of an end-of-life product
2005,
An integrated approach for noble recycling is presented that puts forward the...
Allocating work in process in a multiple-product CONWIP system with lost sales
Allocating work in process in a multiple-product CONWIP system with lost sales
2005,
To operate a multiple-product manufacturing system under a constant-work-in-progress...
A simulation-based optimisation approach to size manufacturing systems
A simulation-based optimisation approach to size manufacturing systems
2005,
The problem of sizing the resources of a production system is widely encountered both...
Model to determine the backup capacity of a wafer foundry
Model to determine the backup capacity of a wafer foundry
2005,
Foundry companies are very concerned about fully utilizing equipment and increasing...
Optimal product mix decisions based on the Theory of Constraints? Exposing rarely emphasized premises of Throughput Accounting
Optimal product mix decisions based on the Theory of Constraints? Exposing rarely emphasized premises of Throughput Accounting
2005,
Over the last decade, several papers have been published on the contribution of the...
A grouping genetic algorithm for the multi-objective cell formation problem
A grouping genetic algorithm for the multi-objective cell formation problem
2005,
In this research, we propose an efficient method to solve the multi-objective cell...
A review of production planning and control: the applicability of key concepts to the make-to-order industry
A review of production planning and control: the applicability of key concepts to the make-to-order industry
2005,
The paper reviews ‘classic approaches’ to Production Planning and Control...
Group technology by an ant system algorithm
Group technology by an ant system algorithm
2005,
Clustering of items to form meaningful groups is a theoretically challenging problem....
An ant algorithm for the single row layout problem in flexible manufacturing systems
An ant algorithm for the single row layout problem in flexible manufacturing systems
2005,
Single row machine layout problem is one of the most commonly used layout patterns,...
A model for labour pooling in batch manufacturing
A model for labour pooling in batch manufacturing
2005,
Cross-training workers to perform multi-skilled jobs is one of the modern trends in...
Supporting project cost threshold decisions via a mathematical cost model
Supporting project cost threshold decisions via a mathematical cost model
2004,
A project cost threshold must be determined in a relatively short time by a project...
Critical clouds and critical sets in resource-constrained projects
Critical clouds and critical sets in resource-constrained projects
2004,
Project managers need to identify critical tasks. Shortcomings of existing methods for...
Why risk efficiency is a key aspect of best practice projects
Why risk efficiency is a key aspect of best practice projects
2004,
This paper explains what ‘risk efficiency’ means, why it is a key part of...
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