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Stochastic cyclic scheduling problem in synchronous assembly and production lines
Stochastic cyclic scheduling problem in synchronous assembly and production lines
1998,
In this paper we address the stochastic cyclic scheduling problem in synchronous...
Makespan-related criteria for comparing schedules in stochastic environments
Makespan-related criteria for comparing schedules in stochastic environments
1998,
The ultimate goal of stochastic modelling in shop scheduling is to select the sequence...
Multi-level lotsizing and scheduling by batch sequencing
Multi-level lotsizing and scheduling by batch sequencing
1998,
We consider a single-machine scheduling problem with a multi-level product structure....
Student centred school timetabling
Student centred school timetabling
1998,
This paper reports on the formulation of a secondary school timetabling problem as a...
A greedy randomised search heuristic for time-constrained vehicle scheduling and the incorporation of a learning strategy
A greedy randomised search heuristic for time-constrained vehicle scheduling and the incorporation of a learning strategy
1998,
In this paper, a greedy randomised heuristic is applied to a complex...
Scheduling linen deliveries in a large hospital
Scheduling linen deliveries in a large hospital
1998,
This article describes the results of a study aimed at improving linen delivery...
The multi-trip vehicle routing problem
The multi-trip vehicle routing problem
1998,
The basic vehicle routing problem is concerned with the design of a set of routes to...
A multi-depot period vehicle routing problem arising in the utilities sector
A multi-depot period vehicle routing problem arising in the utilities sector
1998,
This paper considers the resource planning problem of a utility company that provides...
The theory and practice of boundary critique: Developing housing services for older people
The theory and practice of boundary critique: Developing housing services for older people
1998,
This paper begins by presenting the theory of boundary critique, which is a key aspect...
Jostling for position: Local improvement for irregular cutting patterns
Jostling for position: Local improvement for irregular cutting patterns
1998,
This paper introduces a new improvement heuristic for irregular cutting and packing...
A simple and effective recursive procedure for the manufacturer's pallet loading problem
A simple and effective recursive procedure for the manufacturer's pallet loading problem
1998,
In this paper we present a simple and effective heuristic to solve the problem of...
An efficient approach for large-scale two-dimensional guillotine cutting stock problems
An efficient approach for large-scale two-dimensional guillotine cutting stock problems
1998,
We present an efficient method for solving approximately both constrained and...
Older drivers' accident risk: Conceptual and methodological issues
Older drivers' accident risk: Conceptual and methodological issues
1998,
This paper discusses the concepts of age and risk, and some methodological pitfalls...
Measuring the efficiency of forest districts with multiple working circles
Measuring the efficiency of forest districts with multiple working circles
1998,
Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a methodology extensively applied to measuring the...
Heterogeneity considerations in accident modeling
Heterogeneity considerations in accident modeling
1998,
Panel data sets are becoming readily available and increasingly popular in safety...
Differences in fatal loss-of-control accidents between young male and female drivers
Differences in fatal loss-of-control accidents between young male and female drivers
1998,
The study describes some factors behind fatal loss-of-control accidents of young male...
Intersection accident estimation: The role of intersection location and non-collision flows
Intersection accident estimation: The role of intersection location and non-collision flows
1998,
This paper reviews models used in practice to relate accidents to traffic flows, with...
Child pedestrians' crossing gap thresholds
Child pedestrians' crossing gap thresholds
1998,
Three gender-balanced groups of 16 school children (5–6 years, 8–9 years,...
Which contractor selection methodology?
Which contractor selection methodology?
1998,
Industrial and academic awareness of the need for judicious construction contractor...
Enhancing Health Services Management
Enhancing Health Services Management
1998,
Provider experience and technical efficiency in the treatment of stroke patients: Data Envelopment Analysis approach
Provider experience and technical efficiency in the treatment of stroke patients: Data Envelopment Analysis approach
1998,
This study uses Data Envelopment Analysis to examine relationships between provider...
A web-based methodology for product design evaluation and optimisation
A web-based methodology for product design evaluation and optimisation
1998,
The authors have developed a methodology that takes advantages of the World Wide Web...
Using a Markov reward model to estimate spend-down costs for a geriatric department
Using a Markov reward model to estimate spend-down costs for a geriatric department
1998,
A Markov model is used to describe movements of geriatric patients within a hospital...
Block appointment systems for outpatient clinics with multiple doctors
Block appointment systems for outpatient clinics with multiple doctors
1998,
Studies of appointment systems have to some extent led to a wide acceptance of...
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