Journal: OR Spectrum

Found 177 papers in total
A new achievement scalarizing function based on parameterization in multiobjective optimization
A new achievement scalarizing function based on parameterization in multiobjective optimization
2012,
This paper addresses a general multiobjective optimization problem. One of the most...
An analytical method for the calculation of the number of units at the arrival instant in a discrete time G/G/1‐queueing system with batch arrivals
An analytical method for the calculation of the number of units at the arrival instant in a discrete time G/G/1‐queueing system with batch arrivals
2012,
In this paper, we analyze a G/G/1‐queueing system with batch arrivals in the...
Cyclic transfers in school timetabling
Cyclic transfers in school timetabling
2012,
In this paper we propose a neighbourhood structure based on sequential/cyclic moves...
Learning non‐monotonic additive value functions for multicriteria decision making
Learning non‐monotonic additive value functions for multicriteria decision making
2012,
Multiattribute additive value functions constitute an important class of models for...
Local search heuristics for the probabilistic dial‐a‐ride problem
Local search heuristics for the probabilistic dial‐a‐ride problem
2011,
This paper introduces the probabilistic dial‐a‐ride problem, and...
Applying the corridor method to a blocks relocation problem
Applying the corridor method to a blocks relocation problem
2011,
In this paper, we present a corridor method inspired algorithm for a blocks relocation...
Heuristic and exact algorithms for the multi‐pile vehicle routing problem
Heuristic and exact algorithms for the multi‐pile vehicle routing problem
2011,
The multi‐pile vehicle routing problem is a particular combination of loading...
A variable neighborhood search heuristic for the design of multicommodity production–distribution networks with alternative facility configurations
A variable neighborhood search heuristic for the design of multicommodity production–distribution networks with alternative facility configurations
2011,
This paper proposes efficient heuristics to solve large‐scale...
Railway track allocation: models and methods
Railway track allocation: models and methods
2011,
Efficiently coordinating the movement of trains on a railway network is a central part...
Vehicle routing with compartments: applications, modelling and heuristics
Vehicle routing with compartments: applications, modelling and heuristics
2011,
Despite the vast amount of literature about vehicle routing problems, only very little...
Efficient stockpiling and shipping policies for humanitarian relief: UNHCR’s inventory challenge
Efficient stockpiling and shipping policies for humanitarian relief: UNHCR’s inventory challenge
2011,
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) establishes and maintains...
Effective patient prioritization in mass casualty incidents using hyperheuristics and the pilot method
Effective patient prioritization in mass casualty incidents using hyperheuristics and the pilot method
2011,
Whenever a mass casualty disaster takes place, the medical infrastructure available...
A method to optimize evacuation instructions
A method to optimize evacuation instructions
2011,
In this paper, an optimization method is presented for instructions to evacuate by car...
A GRASP metaheuristic to improve accessibility after a disaster
A GRASP metaheuristic to improve accessibility after a disaster
2011,
We consider the problem of allocating scarce resources to repair a rural road network...
Pre‐positioning planning for emergency response with service quality constraints
Pre‐positioning planning for emergency response with service quality constraints
2011,
Pre‐positioning of emergency supplies is a means for increasing preparedness...
A predictive decision‐aid methodology for dynamic mitigation of influenza pandemics
A predictive decision‐aid methodology for dynamic mitigation of influenza pandemics
2011,
In a recent report, the Institute of Medicine has stressed the need for dynamic...
Assessing the reliability and the expected performance of a network under disaster risk
Assessing the reliability and the expected performance of a network under disaster risk
2011,
In a disaster situation, functionality of an infrastructure network is critical for...
A disaster‐severity assessment DSS comparative analysis
A disaster‐severity assessment DSS comparative analysis
2011,
This paper aims to provide a comparative analysis of fuzzy rule‐based systems...
Securing home health care in times of natural disasters
Securing home health care in times of natural disasters
2011,
The demand for home health care services is rising tremendously. It is important to...
An enterprise modelling approach for better optimisation modelling: application to the humanitarian relief chain coordination problem
An enterprise modelling approach for better optimisation modelling: application to the humanitarian relief chain coordination problem
2011,
Humanitarian supply chains (HSC) can be considered a new research area. The number of...
Planning for a bus‐based evacuation
Planning for a bus‐based evacuation
2011,
Planning for a bus‐based regional evacuation is essential for emergency...
Risk approaches for delivering disaster relief supplies
Risk approaches for delivering disaster relief supplies
2011,
We consider the problem of designing the logistic system to assure adequate...
Planning helicopter logistics in disaster relief
Planning helicopter logistics in disaster relief
2011,
This paper describes an efficient planning system for coordinating helicopter...
Inventory relocation for overlapping disaster settings in humanitarian operations
Inventory relocation for overlapping disaster settings in humanitarian operations
2011,
The number and scale of humanitarian operations has significantly increased during the...
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