Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society

Found 4035 papers in total
The G4-heuristic for the pallet loading problem
The G4-heuristic for the pallet loading problem
1996,
A new heuristic for the well-known (two-dimensional orthogonal) pallet loading problem...
A local optimization-based solution to the rectangle layout problem
A local optimization-based solution to the rectangle layout problem
1996,
This paper applies a family of heuristics to solve the rectangle layout problem. The...
Performance evaluation models for single-item periodic pull production systems
Performance evaluation models for single-item periodic pull production systems
1996,
A number of pull production systems reported in the literature are found to be...
Sequential-analysis based randomized-regret-methods for lot-sizing and scheduling
Sequential-analysis based randomized-regret-methods for lot-sizing and scheduling
1996,
Lot-sizing and scheduling comprises activities that have to be done repeatedly within...
On-line control model for cost-simulation network projects
On-line control model for cost-simulation network projects
1996,
This paper presents a newly developed hierarchical control model for several PERT type...
An intelligent decision support system for a health authority: Solving information overload
An intelligent decision support system for a health authority: Solving information overload
1996,
This paper highlights a frequently unidentified problem in information management,...
On approximating lead time demand distributions using the generalised λ-àtype distribution
On approximating lead time demand distributions using the generalised λ-àtype distribution
1996,
In this paper the use of the generalised λ- type distribution (GLD) is proposed...
Simple models and insights for warehouse sizing
Simple models and insights for warehouse sizing
1996,
This study is concerned with minimizing the total discounted cost of operating an...
Alternative inventory and distribution policies of a food manufacturer
Alternative inventory and distribution policies of a food manufacturer
1996,
Alternative distribution strategies for delivering to a retailer’s regional...
Economic order quantity and quantity discounts under date-terms supplier credit: A discounted cash flow approach
Economic order quantity and quantity discounts under date-terms supplier credit: A discounted cash flow approach
1996,
This paper examines economic order quantity and optimal order quantity under both...
Reducing inventory costs by order splitting in the sole sourcing environment
Reducing inventory costs by order splitting in the sole sourcing environment
1996,
This paper examines the possibility of the arrangement for multiple deliveries in each...
Mixture inventory model with backorders and lost sales for variable lead time
Mixture inventory model with backorders and lost sales for variable lead time
1996,
In a recent paper, Ben-Daya and Raouf presented a continuous review inventory model in...
Siting facilities along a line when equity of service is desirable
Siting facilities along a line when equity of service is desirable
1996,
The problem where a number of facilities need to be sited along a line is often...
Case study of manpower planning for clerical operations
Case study of manpower planning for clerical operations
1996,
This paper presents a case study of short term manpower planning in an agency which...
Solving the generalized machine assignment problem in group technology
Solving the generalized machine assignment problem in group technology
1996,
Many existing solution methodologies for machine assignment problems in group...
Optimal and heuristic procedures for row layout problems in automated manufacturing systems
Optimal and heuristic procedures for row layout problems in automated manufacturing systems
1996,
In many automated manufacturing environments, particularly flowlines and flexible...
Evaluating re-order levels and probabilities of stockout during a lead time for some stock-control models
Evaluating re-order levels and probabilities of stockout during a lead time for some stock-control models
1996,
When several suppliers are concurrently used to replenish one stock item, it is often...
Estimating missing values using neural networks
Estimating missing values using neural networks
1996,
The problem of missing values is common in statistical analysis. One approach to deal...
Queueing at the Suez Canal
Queueing at the Suez Canal
1995,
This paper describes an investigation into the delays experienced by ships waiting to...
An algorithm for the economic design of np charts for a multiplicity of assignable causes
An algorithm for the economic design of np charts for a multiplicity of assignable causes
1995,
Chiu, in 1976, studied the economic design of np charts for processes subject to a...
Exploring a multicriteria approach to production scheduling
Exploring a multicriteria approach to production scheduling
1996,
A current problem in production scheduling is related to the multi-criteria nature of...
Loading multiple pallets
Loading multiple pallets
1995,
This paper addresses the problem of loading pallets with non-identical items, i.e....
Ferry traffic in the Aegean islands: A simulation study
Ferry traffic in the Aegean islands: A simulation study
1996,
A simulation of ferry traffic in the Aegean islands, which is being used as a decision...
A heuristic decomposition algorithm for scheduling problems on mixed graphs
A heuristic decomposition algorithm for scheduling problems on mixed graphs
1995,
This paper considers a scheduling problem where a set of n jobs has to be processed on...
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