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A computational comparison of branch and bound and outer approximation algorithms for 0–1 mixed integer nonlinear programs
A computational comparison of branch and bound and outer approximation algorithms for 0–1 mixed integer nonlinear programs
1997,
In this paper we compare the performance of two codes for convex 0–1 mixed...
Optimization of float use in risk analysis-based network scheduling
Optimization of float use in risk analysis-based network scheduling
1997,
Floats are often used in project networks for resource allocations and as an...
Project risk analysis and management – PRAM the generic process
Project risk analysis and management – PRAM the generic process
1997,
This paper provides an overview of a project risk management process developed by a...
Applying steepest-edge techniques to a network primal–dual algorithm
Applying steepest-edge techniques to a network primal–dual algorithm
1997,
This article addresses the computational efficacy of applying steepest-edge criteria...
Can software risk management improve system development: An exploratory study
Can software risk management improve system development: An exploratory study
1997,
Software risk management can be defined as an attempt to formalise risk oriented...
Empowerment vs risk management
Empowerment vs risk management
1997,
It has become popular to call for employee and project team empowerment. However, this...
Scheduling parallel machines to minimize total weighted and unweighted tardiness
Scheduling parallel machines to minimize total weighted and unweighted tardiness
1997,
This article considers the problem of scheduling a set of n jobs on m parallel...
A new heuristic algorithm for probabilistic optimization
A new heuristic algorithm for probabilistic optimization
1997,
A new heuristic method is presented for solving a class of constrained probabilistic...
Products of irreducible random matrices in the (max, +) algebra
Products of irreducible random matrices in the (max, +) algebra
1997,
We consider the recursive equation x(n + 1) = A(n) ⊗ x(n) , where x(n...
Strong approximations of irreducible closed queueing networks
Strong approximations of irreducible closed queueing networks
1997,
A sequence of irreducible closed queueing networks is considered in this paper. We...
A geometric product-form distribution for a queueing network with non-standard batch arrivals and batch transfers
A geometric product-form distribution for a queueing network with non-standard batch arrivals and batch transfers
1997,
We introduce a batch service discipline, called assemble-transfer batch service , for...
Smoothed perturbation analysis for single-server queues with some general service disciplines
Smoothed perturbation analysis for single-server queues with some general service disciplines
1997,
We consider some single-server queues with general service disciplines, where the...
Optimally scheduling N customer arrival times for a single-server system
Optimally scheduling N customer arrival times for a single-server system
1997,
In this paper, we investigate the problem of scheduling a finite number of customer...
Workload and waiting time in a fixed-time loop system
Workload and waiting time in a fixed-time loop system
1997,
Loop systems arise in many computer, communication, production, and similar stochastic...
Stochastic comparisons for fork-join queues with exponential processing times
Stochastic comparisons for fork-join queues with exponential processing times
1997,
Consider a fork-join queue, where each job upon arrival splits into k tasks and each...
A perpetuity and the M/M/∞ ranked server system
A perpetuity and the M/M/∞ ranked server system
1997,
We relate the equilibrium size of an M/M/ ∞ type queue having an intermittent...
Monotonicity results for MR/GI/1 queues
Monotonicity results for MR/GI/1 queues
1997,
This paper considers queues with a Markov renewal arrival process and a particular...
Reliability analysis of M/G/1 queueing systems with server breakdowns and vacations
Reliability analysis of M/G/1 queueing systems with server breakdowns and vacations
1997,
This note introduces reliability issues to the analysis of queueing systems. We...
New trends in parallel machine scheduling
New trends in parallel machine scheduling
1997,
Reviews some new trends in parallel machine scheduling (PMS). PMS, as an area of...
A heuristic for sequencing PCBs with due-dates
A heuristic for sequencing PCBs with due-dates
1997,
Addresses the problem of sequencing a set of PCBs on a single assembling machine....
Scheduling a two-machine flowshop with travel times to minimize maximum lateness
Scheduling a two-machine flowshop with travel times to minimize maximum lateness
1997,
As fully automated manufacturing becomes a realization, the problem of scheduling jobs...
Formulations and heuristics for scheduling in a buffer-constrained flowshop and flowline-based manufacturing cell with different buffer-space requirements for jobs: Part 2
Formulations and heuristics for scheduling in a buffer-constrained flowshop and flowline-based manufacturing cell with different buffer-space requirements for jobs: Part 2
1997,
This paper is the second of two papers (see IAOR 62601) that deal with the problem of...
A new shop-based and predictive scheduling heuristic for cellular manufacturing
A new shop-based and predictive scheduling heuristic for cellular manufacturing
1997,
In this paper we develop a new efficiency-oriented subfamily queue selection heuristic...
Robust deterministic scheduling in stochastic environments: The method of capacity hedge points
Robust deterministic scheduling in stochastic environments: The method of capacity hedge points
1997,
Current production scheduling strategies are often rigorous in determining an optimal...
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