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Found 18376 papers in total
An optimal batch size for a production system under linearly increasing time-varying demand process
2002,
In this paper we consider a manufacturing system which procures raw materials from...
A least-squares primal–dual algorithm for solving linear programming problems
2002,
We have developed a least-squares primal–dual algorithm for solving linear...
From support vector machine learning to the determination of the minimum enclosing zone
2002,
The verification of form tolerances requires the determination of the minimum...
An asymptotic simplex method for singularly perturbed linear programs
2002,
We study singularly perturbed linear programs. These are linear programs whose...
Optimal buffer allocation of serial production lines with quality inspection machines
2002,
Using Taylor series expansion and probability generating function technique, we...
An integrated model for the design of end-of-aisle order picking system and the determination of unit load sizes of automated guided vehicles
2002,
In this paper, we deal with an assembly line production system in which an automated...
Formulating logical implications in combinatorial optimisation
2002,
When practical problems are formulated as combinatorial optimisation models one must...
Fractional programming with absolute-value functions
2002,
This paper considers a fractionals functionals programming problem of the type: x is...
Optimizing color picture tubes by high-cost nonlinear programming
2002,
In this paper we discuss the application of optimization techniques for the design of...
On the equivalence of linear complementarity problems
2002,
We show that the Extended Linear Complementarity Problem (ELCP) can be recast as a...
Product balancing under conditions of quality inflation, cost pressures and growth strategies
2002,
This paper analyzes an organization that has a well-defined strategy providing a...
Loading of pallets on identical computer numerical control machines with cyclic schedules
2002,
Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) are generally set up to process a wide variety of...
A new multiobjective evolutionary algorithm
2002,
The Pareto-based approaches have shown some success in designing multiobjective...
A reduction technique for weighted grouping problems
2002,
Weighted grouping problems are shown to have an equivalent reduced form, which is...
Design of a suitable production management system for a manufacturing company
2002,
This paper reports on the design of a suitable production management system (PMS) for...
Applications of stochastic programming: Achievements and questions
2002,
When solving a decision problem under uncertainty via stochastic programming it is...
Decision support system for multicriterial R&D and information systems projects selection
2002,
Decision support system described here makes it possible to carry out multicriterial...
Path critical index and activity critical index in PERT networks
2002,
The criticality index of an activity is the probability that the activity is on the...
Lower bounds for scheduling a single robot in a job-shop environment
2002,
We consider a single-machine scheduling problem which arises as a subproblem in a...
An optimization model and multiple matching heuristics for quality planning in manufacturing systems
2002,
Planning quality control operations for parts assigned to a manufacturing system is an...
Integrated process planning and scheduling with minimizing total tardiness in multi-plants supply chain
2002,
In this paper, we propose an integrated process planning and scheduling model for the...
A neural network algorithm for the traveling salesman problem with backhauls
2003,
This paper introduces a new heuristic based on Kohonen's self-organizing feature map...
Product and process yield estimation with Gaussian quadrature (GQ) reduction: Improvements over the GQ full factorial approach
2002,
Manufacturing or multivariate yield, the fraction of unscreened products which...
Location–allocation of multiple-server service centers with constrained queues or waiting times
2002,
Recently, the authors have formulated new models for the location of congested...
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