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Solving nesting problems with non-convex polygons by constraint logic programming
Solving nesting problems with non-convex polygons by constraint logic programming
2003,
In this paper an application of constraint logic programming (CLP) to the resolution...
Design and development of a fuzzy expert system for hotel selection
Design and development of a fuzzy expert system for hotel selection
2003,
In this paper, we describe the research and development of a fuzzy expert system for...
Group cognitive mapping: a methodology and system for capturing and evaluating managerial and organizational cognition
Group cognitive mapping: a methodology and system for capturing and evaluating managerial and organizational cognition
2003,
Organizations would like to capture and merge the perceptions of key individuals into...
Validation of decision-aiding spreadsheets: the influence of contingency factors
Validation of decision-aiding spreadsheets: the influence of contingency factors
2004,
This paper describes an investigation into the influence of contingency factors on the...
An architecture for an intelligent support system for design validation and manufacturing of aerospace components
An architecture for an intelligent support system for design validation and manufacturing of aerospace components
2003,
This paper presents the architecture of a multi-agent system that aims to support the...
Technology-driven and model-driven approaches to group decision support: focus, research philosophy, and key concepts
Technology-driven and model-driven approaches to group decision support: focus, research philosophy, and key concepts
2003,
There are (at least) two distinct traditions within group decision support: what we...
Comparison of models for optimal operation of multiquality water supply networks
Comparison of models for optimal operation of multiquality water supply networks
2003,
The solution of models for the optimal operation of multiquality networks is difficult...
A numerical study of the optimal geometric design of speed control humps
A numerical study of the optimal geometric design of speed control humps
2004,
The aim of the present paper is to find an optimum speed control hump geometric design...
A dynamic programming method for matching rail-track monitoring data
A dynamic programming method for matching rail-track monitoring data
2003,
A commonly used method of monitoring the condition of rail track is to run an...
An evaluation of freight consolidation policies in global third party logistics
An evaluation of freight consolidation policies in global third party logistics
2003,
The collaborative integration with global third party logistics (3PL) to execute...
A two-stage stochastic programming framework for transportation planning in disaster response
A two-stage stochastic programming framework for transportation planning in disaster response
2004,
This study proposes a two-stage stochastic programming model to plan the...
Displacement problem and dynamically scheduling aircraft landings
Displacement problem and dynamically scheduling aircraft landings
2004,
In this paper we define a generic decision problem – the displacement problem....
Evaluation of forecasting methods for intermittent parts demand in the field of aviation: a predictive model
Evaluation of forecasting methods for intermittent parts demand in the field of aviation: a predictive model
2003,
Owing to the sporadic nature of demand for aircraft maintenance repair parts, airline...
When should you sack a football manager? Results from a simple model applied to the English Premiership
When should you sack a football manager? Results from a simple model applied to the English Premiership
2003,
What strategy should be a football (soccer, in American parlance) club adopt when...
An application of linear programming in the defence environment
An application of linear programming in the defence environment
2003,
Operational analysis (OA) techniques are used extensively by the Ministry of Defence...
The relationships among selected business environment factors and manufacturing strategy: insights from an emerging economy
The relationships among selected business environment factors and manufacturing strategy: insights from an emerging economy
2003,
Manufacturing strategy represents the way a firm plans to deploy its manufacturing...
Component scheduling for chip shooter machines: a hybrid genetic algorithm approach
Component scheduling for chip shooter machines: a hybrid genetic algorithm approach
2003,
A chip shooter machine for electric component assembly has a movable feeder carrier, a...
Immersive drama: testing health systems
Immersive drama: testing health systems
2003,
This paper describes a workshop-based process bringing together for the first time two...
Emergency and on-demand health care: modelling a large complex system
Emergency and on-demand health care: modelling a large complex system
2004,
This paper describes how system dynamics was used as a central part of a whole-system...
Solving a home-care districting problem in an urban setting
Solving a home-care districting problem in an urban setting
2003,
This article describes a districting study undertaken for the Côte-des-Neiges...
Conditional phase-type distributions for modelling patient length of stay in hospital
Conditional phase-type distributions for modelling patient length of stay in hospital
2003,
The proportion of elderly in the population is continuing to increase, placing...
The use of problem structuring methods in strategic health planning
The use of problem structuring methods in strategic health planning
2003,
Problem structuring methods have emerged as a powerful weapon in the armoury of...
Constructing nurse schedules at large hospitals
Constructing nurse schedules at large hospitals
2003,
Several heuristics, based on evolutive algorithms and local search, are used to solve...
The Golden Circle: a way of arguing and acting about technology in the London Ambulance Service
The Golden Circle: a way of arguing and acting about technology in the London Ambulance Service
2002,
This paper analyses the way in which the London Ambulance Service recovered from the...
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