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Graph indexing for spatial data traversal in road map databases
Graph indexing for spatial data traversal in road map databases
2001,
This paper proposes a graph indexing technique for processing constrained spatial...
Modelling and simulation of manufacturing systems with first-order hybrid Petri nets
Modelling and simulation of manufacturing systems with first-order hybrid Petri nets
2001,
First-order hybrid Petri nets are models that consist of continuous places holding...
A stochastic model of a reconfigurable manufacturing system Part 3: Optimal selection policy
A stochastic model of a reconfigurable manufacturing system Part 3: Optimal selection policy
2001,
Products required by customers are classified into several product families, each of...
Finite-capacity production planning algorithms for a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility
Finite-capacity production planning algorithms for a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility
2001,
We consider the problem of production planning for a semiconductor wafer fabrication...
Performability of FMS based on stochastic process models
Performability of FMS based on stochastic process models
2001,
We address the design for reliability of complex systems, such as Flexible...
Deadlock prevention policy based on Petri nets and siphons
Deadlock prevention policy based on Petri nets and siphons
2001,
This paper presents a deadlock prevention method for a class of flexible manufacturing...
Solving resource contention problem in flexible manufacturing systems using Petri nets and a rule-based approach
Solving resource contention problem in flexible manufacturing systems using Petri nets and a rule-based approach
2001,
The present work focuses on the development of a shop floor controller using Petri...
Comparing the effectiveness of workload balancing objectives in flexible manufacturing systems loading
Comparing the effectiveness of workload balancing objectives in flexible manufacturing systems loading
2001,
Workload balancing is a popular objective in FMS loading. Usually it is achieved by...
Machine loading problem of flexible manufacturing systems: A fuzzy-based heuristic approach
Machine loading problem of flexible manufacturing systems: A fuzzy-based heuristic approach
2001,
A fuzzy-based solution methodology has been formulated to address the machine-loading...
A multi-class approximation technique for the analysis of kanban-like control systems
A multi-class approximation technique for the analysis of kanban-like control systems
2001,
Analytical methods have been proposed in the literature for performance evaluation of...
Material requirements planning performance effects due to lot size and planned lead time settings
Material requirements planning performance effects due to lot size and planned lead time settings
2001,
The effects of lot size and planned lead time settings are evaluated in a shop...
An integrated approach for interdependent information system project selection
An integrated approach for interdependent information system project selection
2001,
Information System (IS) project selection problems are Multi-Criteria Decision Making...
Crashing PERT networks using mathematical programming
Crashing PERT networks using mathematical programming
2001,
The paper introduces and develops a method for investigating the application of...
Decomposition methods for large job shops
Decomposition methods for large job shops
2001,
A rolling horizon heuristic is presented for large job shops, in which the total...
Minimizing maximum earliness on parallel identical machines
Minimizing maximum earliness on parallel identical machines
2001,
This paper addresses the scheduling problem of minimizing maximum earliness (or, more...
Dynamic location : An iconic model to synchronize temporal and spatial transportation data
Dynamic location : An iconic model to synchronize temporal and spatial transportation data
2000,
This paper describes a model to synchronize the management and query of temporal and...
Some map matching algorithms for personal navigation assistants
Some map matching algorithms for personal navigation assistants
2000,
Third-generation personal navigation assistants (i.e., those that provide a map, the...
An Erlang-based stochastic model for patient flow
An Erlang-based stochastic model for patient flow
2000,
In this paper, an Erlang-based stochastic model for patient flow is presented. The...
A decision-making approach for nesting scheduling: A textile case
A decision-making approach for nesting scheduling: A textile case
2000,
In many industrial cases, the nesting problem and the scheduling problem have to be...
Quantitative decision making for cued land reconnaissance: A defence case study
Quantitative decision making for cued land reconnaissance: A defence case study
2000,
Helping commanders make more informed decisions is one of the most important roles...
A multiagent society for military transportation scheduling
A multiagent society for military transportation scheduling
2000,
We are in the process of building a proof-of-concept automated system for scheduling...
Integration of continuous caster and hot strip mill planning for steel production
Integration of continuous caster and hot strip mill planning for steel production
2000,
In this paper we present a model and a solution approach for integration of steel...
Optimal policies for maintaining a supply service in the Norwegian Sea
Optimal policies for maintaining a supply service in the Norwegian Sea
2000,
This paper considers the real problem of determining an efficient policy for a supply...
Simulation in public sector management: A case study
Simulation in public sector management: A case study
2000,
We detail the development and application of a simulation model to aid decision making...
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