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Found 17295 papers in total
Resolution of strip-packing problems with genetic algorithms
2000,
This paper studies strip-packing problems. It is our aim to optimise the position of a...
The multiple objective simulated annealing method: A tool for solving multiobjective combinatorial optimization problems
1999,
The success of modern heuristics (Simulated Annealing (SA), Tabu Search, Genetic...
Solving multiple objective quasi-convex goal programming problems by linear programming
2000,
This study presents a novel means of resolving multiple objective goal programming...
Constraint classification, preprocessing and a branch and relax approach to solving mixed integer programming models
2000,
Preprocessing in Integer Programming (IP) is acknowledged to be an analytical as well...
A projective simplex algorithm using LU decomposition
2000,
Recently, we proposed a so-called ‘projective simplex method’, which is...
Translational polygon containment and minimal enclosure using mathematical programming
1999,
A new algorithm is given for the two-dimensional translational containment problem:...
Nonparametric estimation of returns to scale in the public sector with an application to the provision of educational services
2000,
Nonparametric programming models have been developed to measure technical efficiency...
Approximation algorithms for combinatorial multicriteria optimization problems
2000,
The computational complexity of combinatorial multiple objective programming problems...
Several programming models with unascertained parameters and their applications
1999,
Several programming models are introduced with the consideration of available...
Relating reference points and weights in multiple objective linear programming
1999,
A frequent problem for decision makers analysing decisions involving multiple...
Multiple objective programming with piecewise linear functions
1999,
An approach to generating all efficient solutions for multiple objective programs with...
An ellipsoid algorithm for equality-constrained nonlinear programs
2001,
This paper describes an ellipsoid algorithm that solves convex problems having linear...
A travelling salesman problem with allocation, time window and precedence constraints – an application to ship scheduling
2000,
A Travelling Salesman Problem with Allocation, Time Window and Precedence Constraints...
Optimal policies for a controlled queueing system with removable server under a random vacation circumstance
2000,
In this paper, we consider two stochastic models for a controlled single-server M / G...
Existence and uniqueness of nonnegative solution of M/GB/1 queueing model
2000,
In this paper, we set up M/ G B /1 queueing model as an abstract Cauchy problem and...
A time-dependent approximation for the queue M/M(1,s)/c
1999,
A time-dependent approximation for the mean number of customers in the queue for the...
Sensitivity formulas of performance in two-server cyclic queueing networks with phase-type distributed service times
1999,
With the approach of the infinitesimal generator perturbation, sensitivities of the...
Some related paradoxes of queuing theory: New cases and a unifying explanation
2000,
In this paper, we study a number of closely related paradoxes of queuing theory, each...
Quadratic set packing problems, Steiner trees, and their integration
2000,
The complex problem of designing the layout and location of activities and the flow...
Variable structure modelling of dynamic industry systems
2000,
This paper argues for and develops a variable structure modelling methodology, that is...
Piecewise linear programming via interior points
2000,
The main aim of this work is to provide some basis for the development of interior...
Estimation and evaluation of uncertainty: A minimalist first pass approach
2000,
This paper describes an approach to the estimation and evaluation of uncertainty...
Use and benefits of tools for project risk management
2001,
Risk management is one of the key project management processes. Numerous tools are...
Structured risk management: Filling a gap in decision analysis education
2000,
Risk management is a standard management tool that does not generally appear in...
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