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An improved heuristic for the period traveling salesman problem
An improved heuristic for the period traveling salesman problem
2004,
We propose a heuristic algorithm for the solution of the period traveling salesman...
Solving the asymmetric traveling salesman problem with periodic constraints
Solving the asymmetric traveling salesman problem with periodic constraints
2004,
In this article we describe a heuristic algorithm to solve the asymmetrical traveling...
Optimization of tandem queue systems with finite buffers
Optimization of tandem queue systems with finite buffers
2004,
We consider the problem of optimizing the mean processing rate in a tandem queue...
Optimal management of the N-policy M/Ek11 queuing system with a removable service station: a sensitivity investigation
Optimal management of the N-policy M/Ek11 queuing system with a removable service station: a sensitivity investigation
2004,
This paper deals with optimal management problem of the N -policy M/E k / 1 queuing...
Integrating judgmental and quantitative forecasts: methodologies for pooling marketing and operations information
Integrating judgmental and quantitative forecasts: methodologies for pooling marketing and operations information
2004,
Accurate forecasting has become a challenge for companies operating in today's...
Fuzzy discriminant analysis with outlier detection by genetic algorithm
Fuzzy discriminant analysis with outlier detection by genetic algorithm
2004,
This paper proposes a method for performing fuzzy multiple discriminant analysis on...
Modelling a rail/road intermodal transportation system
Modelling a rail/road intermodal transportation system
2004,
This paper deals with the problem of optimally locating rail/road terminals for...
The effects of three statistical control charts on task performance
The effects of three statistical control charts on task performance
2004,
This study investigated the effects of graphical characteristics on three common...
A group of weighted moving averages: An efficient plan for monitoring a range of process changes
A group of weighted moving averages: An efficient plan for monitoring a range of process changes
2004,
It is common to monitor quality characteristics of process outputs or inputs in...
Comparative assessment of forecasts
Comparative assessment of forecasts
2004,
A novel analysis method for deciding upon, and improving, the comparative goodness of...
Swidden agriculture in developing countries
Swidden agriculture in developing countries
2004,
Small farmers in many tropical developing countries practice swidden agriculture. A...
Systems/operational research and sustainable development: towards a new agenda
Systems/operational research and sustainable development: towards a new agenda
2003,
At the 2002 International Sustainable Development Research Conference in Manchester, a...
Concurrent optimization of process tolerances and manufacturing loss
Concurrent optimization of process tolerances and manufacturing loss
2000,
This paper proposes a non-linear programming model to design process tolerances by...
Constraints management: What is the theory?
Constraints management: What is the theory?
2004,
A number of attempts have been made to develop theories in operations management (OM)...
Reverse auctions – grounded theory from the buyer and supplier perspective
Reverse auctions – grounded theory from the buyer and supplier perspective
2004,
Supply chain relationships are increasingly impacted by the use of the Internet and...
Multicriteria decision-aid approach for product end-of-life alternative selection
Multicriteria decision-aid approach for product end-of-life alternative selection
2004,
The selection of the best compromise alternative for treating a product at its end of...
Heuristic optimisation system for the determination of index positions on computerized numerical control magazines with the consideration of cutting tool duplications
Heuristic optimisation system for the determination of index positions on computerized numerical control magazines with the consideration of cutting tool duplications
2004,
This paper presents a meta-heuristic optimization system developed for the...
Optimization of injection moulding conditions with user-definable objective functions based on a genetic algorithm
Optimization of injection moulding conditions with user-definable objective functions based on a genetic algorithm
2004,
This paper applies a Genetic Algorithm (GA) method to optimize injection moulding...
An approach to the automation of the assembly of flexible belt-shaped objects
An approach to the automation of the assembly of flexible belt-shaped objects
2004,
A robot system was developed for the assembly of flexible belt-shaped objects, and the...
A multi-objective genetic algorithm approach to the design of cellular manufacturing systems
A multi-objective genetic algorithm approach to the design of cellular manufacturing systems
2004,
In this paper, a multi-objective integer programming model is constructed for the...
Learning and labour assignment in a dual resource constrained cellular shop
Learning and labour assignment in a dual resource constrained cellular shop
2004,
Recent studies have shown that in a cellular shop that benefits from learning due to...
Managing product design quality under resource constraints
Managing product design quality under resource constraints
2004,
Based on quality function deployment (QFD), we develop a simple, intuitive method,...
A basic period approach to the economic lot scheduling problem with shelf life consideration
A basic period approach to the economic lot scheduling problem with shelf life consideration
2004,
Almost all the research on the economic lot scheduling problem (ELSP) considering...
Due date assignment using artificial neural networks under different shop floor control strategies
Due date assignment using artificial neural networks under different shop floor control strategies
2004,
Due date assignment (DDA) is the first important task in shop floor control. Due...
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