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Computing redundant resources for the resource constrained project scheduling problem
Computing redundant resources for the resource constrained project scheduling problem
2007,
Several efficient lower bounds and time-bound adjustment methods for the resource...
A new heuristic for resource-constrained project scheduling in stochastic networks using critical chain concept
A new heuristic for resource-constrained project scheduling in stochastic networks using critical chain concept
2007,
This paper presents a newly developed resource-constrained project scheduling method...
Evaluation of entropy-based dispatching in flexible manufacturing systems
Evaluation of entropy-based dispatching in flexible manufacturing systems
2007,
Traditionally, part dispatching has been done using static rules, rules that fail to...
Production planning with limited inventory capacity and allowed stockout
Production planning with limited inventory capacity and allowed stockout
2008,
In production planning, there is a situation where the production quantity is limited...
Ant algorithms for a time and space constrained assembly line balancing problem
Ant algorithms for a time and space constrained assembly line balancing problem
2007,
The present article focuses on the application of a procedure based on ant colonies to...
An automotive bulk recycling planning model
An automotive bulk recycling planning model
2007,
The automotive recycling infrastructure successfully recovers 75% of the...
A two-level hedging point policy for controlling a manufacturing system with time-delay, demand uncertainty and extra capacity
A two-level hedging point policy for controlling a manufacturing system with time-delay, demand uncertainty and extra capacity
2007,
This paper focuses on the production control of a manufacturing system with...
Performance evaluation of a multi-echelon production, transportation and distribution system: A matrix analytical approach
Performance evaluation of a multi-echelon production, transportation and distribution system: A matrix analytical approach
2007,
This study proposes an originative method to evaluate complex supply chains. A...
Bucket brigades with worker learning
Bucket brigades with worker learning
2007,
The dynamics and throughput of a bucket brigade production system is studied when...
A generalized geometric-programming solution to ‘An economic production quantity model with flexibility and reliability considerations’
A generalized geometric-programming solution to ‘An economic production quantity model with flexibility and reliability considerations’
2007,
The classical economic production quantity (EPQ) model assumes that items are produced...
Detailed layout planning for irregularly-shaped machines with transportation path design
Detailed layout planning for irregularly-shaped machines with transportation path design
2007,
In order to obtain a competitive level of productivity in a manufacturing system,...
Generating, scheduling and rostering of shift crew-duties: Applications at the Hong Kong International Airport
Generating, scheduling and rostering of shift crew-duties: Applications at the Hong Kong International Airport
2007,
In the context of manpower planning, goal programming (GP) is extremely useful for...
Worker deployment in dual resource constrained systems with a task-type factor
Worker deployment in dual resource constrained systems with a task-type factor
2007,
This paper investigates worker learning and forgetting phenomenon in a dual resource...
Using an MILP model to establish a framework for an annualised hours agreement
Using an MILP model to establish a framework for an annualised hours agreement
2007,
Production flexibility is essential for industrial companies that have to deal with...
Balancing staffing and switching costs in a service center with flexible servers
Balancing staffing and switching costs in a service center with flexible servers
2007,
In this paper, we study the problem of balancing staffing and switching costs in a...
Assigning cross-trained workers to departments: A two-stage optimization model to maximize utility and skill improvement
Assigning cross-trained workers to departments: A two-stage optimization model to maximize utility and skill improvement
2007,
We develop a general framework that is applicable in both manufacturing and service...
Planning annualised hours with a finite set of weekly working hours and cross-trained workers
Planning annualised hours with a finite set of weekly working hours and cross-trained workers
2007,
Annualising working hours (i.e., the possibility of irregularly distributing the total...
A fresh approach to performance evaluation in a multi-item production scenario
A fresh approach to performance evaluation in a multi-item production scenario
2007,
In a truly flexible production environment, it is feasible to interchange the...
Maximally productive input–output units
Maximally productive input–output units
2007,
Technical or Pareto–Koopmans efficiency models can be based on ratios of...
Measuring overall efficiency and effectiveness using Data Envelopment Analysis
Measuring overall efficiency and effectiveness using Data Envelopment Analysis
2007,
This paper presents a framework where data envelopment analysis (DEA) is used to...
Reconciling ratio analysis and Data Envelopment Analysis as performance assessment tools
Reconciling ratio analysis and Data Envelopment Analysis as performance assessment tools
2007,
The assessment of operational performance remains a fundamental challenge both in...
Board structure and firm technical efficiency: Evidence from Canadian state-owned enterprises
Board structure and firm technical efficiency: Evidence from Canadian state-owned enterprises
2007,
The objective of the study is to analyze the board–performance relationship for...
Reliability of fault-tolerant systems with parallel task processing
Reliability of fault-tolerant systems with parallel task processing
2007,
The paper considers performance and reliability of fault-tolerant software running on...
Discrete random bounds for general random variables and applications to reliability
Discrete random bounds for general random variables and applications to reliability
2007,
We here propose some new algorithms to compute bounds for (1) cumulative density...
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