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The shift team formation problem in multi-shift manufacturing operations
The shift team formation problem in multi-shift manufacturing operations
2005,
This paper addresses the problem of assigning operators to teams that work in 1-, 2-,...
A Bayesian approach for assessing process precision based on multiple samples
A Bayesian approach for assessing process precision based on multiple samples
2005,
Using process capability indices to quantify manufacturing process precision...
Analysis of assembly systems controlled with kanbans
Analysis of assembly systems controlled with kanbans
2005,
This paper deals with the problem of evaluating the performance of assembly systems...
Chaotic behavior in manufacturing systems
Chaotic behavior in manufacturing systems
2006,
In this article, we present a methodology derived from non-linear dynamic systems...
A simple method for computation of fuzzy linear regression
A simple method for computation of fuzzy linear regression
2005,
We propose a new method for computation of fuzzy regression that is simple and gives...
Overtime vs. regular shift planning decisions in packing shops
Overtime vs. regular shift planning decisions in packing shops
2006,
Consideration is given to a planning problem arising at the packaging stage of...
Multi-unit auctions with complementarities: Issues of efficiency in electricity auctions
Multi-unit auctions with complementarities: Issues of efficiency in electricity auctions
2005,
In this paper, we analyze the ability of different auction structures to induce the...
A hybrid heuristic for the maximum clique problem
A hybrid heuristic for the maximum clique problem
2006,
In this paper we present a heuristic based steady-state genetic algorithm for the...
Minimizing crossings in hierarchical digraphs with a hybridized genetic algorithm
Minimizing crossings in hierarchical digraphs with a hybridized genetic algorithm
2006,
Producing clear and intelligible layouts of hierarchical digraphs knows a renewed...
Finding the K shortest hyperpaths using reoptimization
Finding the K shortest hyperpaths using reoptimization
2006,
We present some reoptimization techniques for computing (shortest) hyperpath weights...
Maximum satisfiability: How good are tabu search and plateau moves in the worst-case?
Maximum satisfiability: How good are tabu search and plateau moves in the worst-case?
2005,
Tabu search algorithms are amongst the most successful local search based methods for...
Creating very large scale neighborhoods out of smaller ones by compounding moves
Creating very large scale neighborhoods out of smaller ones by compounding moves
2006,
This paper discusses neighborhood search algorithms where the size of the neighborhood...
Componentwise bounds for nearly completely decomposable Markov chains using stochastic comparison and reordering
Componentwise bounds for nearly completely decomposable Markov chains using stochastic comparison and reordering
2005,
This paper presents an improved version of a componentwise bounding algorithm for the...
Evolutionary algorithms for periodic arc routing problems
Evolutionary algorithms for periodic arc routing problems
2005,
The capacitated arc routing problem (CARP) involves the routing of vehicles to treat a...
Distribution network design: New problems and related models
Distribution network design: New problems and related models
2005,
We study some complex distribution network design problems, which involve facility...
Threshold based discounting networks: The cost allocation provided by the nucleolus
Threshold based discounting networks: The cost allocation provided by the nucleolus
2005,
We consider a cost allocation problem in communication networks with threshold based...
The competitive salesman problem on a network: a worst-case approach
The competitive salesman problem on a network: a worst-case approach
2006,
We provide a complexity analysis of the problem of optimal routing of a server on a...
A real-time methodology for minimizing mean flowtime in flexible manufacturing systems with routing flexibility: Threshold-based alternate routing
A real-time methodology for minimizing mean flowtime in flexible manufacturing systems with routing flexibility: Threshold-based alternate routing
2005,
This paper presents an efficient continuous real-time routing strategy, namely...
Meta-heuristics from nature for the loop layout design problem
Meta-heuristics from nature for the loop layout design problem
2006,
The loop-layout design problem (LLDP) arises when the machines in a flexible...
Polynomial approximation algorithms with performance guarantees: An introduction-by-example
Polynomial approximation algorithms with performance guarantees: An introduction-by-example
2005,
We present a short overview on polynomial approximation of NP-hard problems. We...
Multi-level, multi-stage capacity-constrained production – inventory systems in discrete time with non-zero lead times using materials requirements planning theory
Multi-level, multi-stage capacity-constrained production – inventory systems in discrete time with non-zero lead times using materials requirements planning theory
2006,
A substantial amount of research has been carried out on capacity-constrained...
Project scheduling under uncertainty: Survey and research potentials
Project scheduling under uncertainty: Survey and research potentials
2005,
The vast majority of the research efforts in project scheduling assume complete...
On the fallacy of averages in project risk management
On the fallacy of averages in project risk management
2005,
Managers recognize the presence of uncertainty in the estimates of the various...
Simple probability models for project contracting
Simple probability models for project contracting
2005,
There are two aspects to the process of price setting using sealed bids. The project...
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