Journal: International Transactions in Operational Research

Found 843 papers in total
Analysis of economies of scope by data envelopment analysis: comparison of efficient frontiers
Analysis of economies of scope by data envelopment analysis: comparison of efficient frontiers
2003,
Economies of scope exist when joint production is more efficient than separate...
An algorithm for clustering based on non-smooth optimization techniques
An algorithm for clustering based on non-smooth optimization techniques
2003,
The problem of cluster analysis is formulated as a problem of non-smooth, non-convex...
A distance learning approach to teaching management science and statistics
A distance learning approach to teaching management science and statistics
2003,
Although there is no universal approach for offering distance learning courses over...
Foresight and governance: a problem-oriented methodology (GOVSIGHT)
Foresight and governance: a problem-oriented methodology (GOVSIGHT)
2003,
A problem-oriented methodology for technology foresight is proposed in this paper...
Scanbacks and direct rebates: manufacturer's tools against forward buying
Scanbacks and direct rebates: manufacturer's tools against forward buying
2003,
This paper evaluates the role of trade incentives specifically designed to fight...
A hybrid algorithm for the two-dimensional layout problem: the cases of regular and irregular shapes
A hybrid algorithm for the two-dimensional layout problem: the cases of regular and irregular shapes
2003,
The two-dimensional layout (TDL) optimization problem consists of finding the minimal...
The skiving stock problem as a counterpart of the cutting stock problem
The skiving stock problem as a counterpart of the cutting stock problem
2003,
The cutting stock problem (CSP) is a particular case of the set-covering problem....
Short-term harvest planning including scheduling of harvest crews
Short-term harvest planning including scheduling of harvest crews
2003,
The problem we consider is short-term harvesting planning for a total planning period...
A solution approach for log truck scheduling based on composite pricing and branch and bound
A solution approach for log truck scheduling based on composite pricing and branch and bound
2003,
The log truck scheduling problem is one of the most complex routing problems where...
Managing the future forest resource through designer trees
Managing the future forest resource through designer trees
2003,
With today's tree improvement technology coupled with knowledge of the influence of...
Non-linear matrix modeling of forest growth with permanent plot data: The case of uneven-aged Douglas-fir stands
Non-linear matrix modeling of forest growth with permanent plot data: The case of uneven-aged Douglas-fir stands
2003,
Uneven-aged forest management is acquiring increasing importance throughout the world...
Modeling alternative zoning strategies in forest management
Modeling alternative zoning strategies in forest management
2003,
To satisfy public demands for environmental values, forest companies are facing the...
Can mature patch constraints mitigate the fragmenting effects of harvest opening size restrictions?
Can mature patch constraints mitigate the fragmenting effects of harvest opening size restrictions?
2003,
Harvest scheduling models often include maximum harvest opening size constraints, a...
A role for stakeholder objectives in USDA Forest Service plan revisions: A case study on the White River National Forest
A role for stakeholder objectives in USDA Forest Service plan revisions: A case study on the White River National Forest
2003,
In August 1999, The White River National Forest, headquartered in Glenwood Springs,...
Constructing nurse schedules at large hospitals
Constructing nurse schedules at large hospitals
2003,
Several heuristics, based on evolutive algorithms and local search, are used to solve...
The use of problem structuring methods in strategic health planning
The use of problem structuring methods in strategic health planning
2003,
Problem structuring methods have emerged as a powerful weapon in the armoury of...
Conditional phase-type distributions for modelling patient length of stay in hospital
Conditional phase-type distributions for modelling patient length of stay in hospital
2003,
The proportion of elderly in the population is continuing to increase, placing...
Capital investment appraisal: a new risk premium model
Capital investment appraisal: a new risk premium model
2003,
Net Present Value (NPV) is the principal valuation model of the financial literature....
Does benchmarking help?
Does benchmarking help?
2003,
In this paper we examine benchmarking as it is used in fund management and especially...
Allocating production batches to subcontractors by fuzzy goal programming
Allocating production batches to subcontractors by fuzzy goal programming
2003,
Allocating production batches to subcontractors arises frequently in industry. When...
Optimal control of double-deck elevator group using genetic algorithm
Optimal control of double-deck elevator group using genetic algorithm
2003,
We shall introduce the principles of optimal routing of double-deck elevators. The...
Layout modeling and construction procedure for the arrangement of exhibition spaces in a fair
Layout modeling and construction procedure for the arrangement of exhibition spaces in a fair
2003,
This paper tackles a subset of layout problems that is not a subject of the scientific...
Performance evaluation of a family of criss-cross algorithms for linear programming
Performance evaluation of a family of criss-cross algorithms for linear programming
2003,
In this article we evaluate a family of criss-cross algorithms for linear programming...
Multi-objective evolutionary algorithms for the risk–return trade-off in bank loan management
Multi-objective evolutionary algorithms for the risk–return trade-off in bank loan management
2002,
Multi-criteria decision-making is an increasingly accepted tool for decision-making in...
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