Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society

Found 4035 papers in total
On the stochastic theory of compartments: The general time-dependent two-compartment reversible system with an application to manpower planning
On the stochastic theory of compartments: The general time-dependent two-compartment reversible system with an application to manpower planning
1991,
In this paper a general time-dependent stochastic model for the analysis of the...
On a simplified delay time model of reliability of equipment subject to inspection monitoring
On a simplified delay time model of reliability of equipment subject to inspection monitoring
1991,
The delay time model developed by Christer to determine the reliability consequences...
Two-machine super-shop scheduling problem
Two-machine super-shop scheduling problem
1991,
The paper introduces the two-machine super-shop scheduling problem to minimize...
Scheduling of a two-machine flowshop with travel time between machines
Scheduling of a two-machine flowshop with travel time between machines
1991,
The paper considers the classical two-machine flowshop sequencing problem with the...
Textile production systems: A succession of non-identical parallel processor shops
Textile production systems: A succession of non-identical parallel processor shops
1991,
The different problems of sequencing production operations in parallel processor shops...
On the single-machine scheduling problem with tardiness penalties
On the single-machine scheduling problem with tardiness penalties
1991,
The n- job, single-machine total tardiness problem is considered in this paper. A...
Staffing rosters with breaks-A case study
Staffing rosters with breaks-A case study
1991,
A complex manual rostering system for directory assistance, telephone operators has...
Scheduling under a non-renewable resource constraint
Scheduling under a non-renewable resource constraint
1991,
This paper examines a single-machine, non-renewable-resource-constrained scheduling...
Optimizing response functions of media exposure distributions
Optimizing response functions of media exposure distributions
1991,
The object of this paper is to show how to maximize the expected response of an...
Cutting down trim-loss for competitive advantage: A Singaporean company’s experience
Cutting down trim-loss for competitive advantage: A Singaporean company’s experience
1991,
This paper concerns a study of the cutting-stock problem faced by a small company in...
Two-dimensional cutting stock with multiple stock sizes
Two-dimensional cutting stock with multiple stock sizes
1991,
In this paper an algorithm for a cutting stock problem in the wood industry is...
Selecting a doctoral programme using the analytic hierarchy process-The importance of perspective
Selecting a doctoral programme using the analytic hierarchy process-The importance of perspective
1991,
This paper discusses the application of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to the...
The content of MSc operational research courses: Results of a questionnaire to Operational Research OR groups
The content of MSc operational research courses: Results of a questionnaire to Operational Research OR groups
1991,
This paper presents the results of a survey of practising Operational Research OR...
The impact of risk attitude on the optimal compensation plan in a multi-product situation
The impact of risk attitude on the optimal compensation plan in a multi-product situation
1991,
This paper examines the role of uncertainty and risk in determining the optimal...
Medi-centre location problems
Medi-centre location problems
1991,
In this paper the authors consider two medi-centre location problems. One is the m...
A generalized block replacement policy with minimal repair and general random repair costs for a multi-unit system
A generalized block replacement policy with minimal repair and general random repair costs for a multi-unit system
1991,
A generalization of the block replacement policy (BRP) is proposed and analysed for a...
A simple stochastic model of air-naval combat
A simple stochastic model of air-naval combat
1991,
Consideration is given to a scenario where a fleet of ships, each armed with the same...
Heuristic methods for the data placement problem
Heuristic methods for the data placement problem
1991,
Databases require a management system which is capable of retrieving and storing...
Experiments and an improved method for solving the discrete alternative multiple-criteria problem
Experiments and an improved method for solving the discrete alternative multiple-criteria problem
1991,
A number of interactive methods that use convex cones for solving the discrete...
A clustering and insertion heuristic applied to a large routeing problem in food distribution
A clustering and insertion heuristic applied to a large routeing problem in food distribution
1991,
This article investigates a large food distributor and describes a heuristic approach...
Routeing road sweepers in a rural area
Routeing road sweepers in a rural area
1991,
A computer program has been developed to assist the routeing of road-sweeping vehicles...
Vehicle-routeing with time windows and time-varying congestion
Vehicle-routeing with time windows and time-varying congestion
1991,
This paper discusses vehicle-routeing and scheduling problems subject to time window...
EPQ with process capability and quality assurance considerations
EPQ with process capability and quality assurance considerations
1991,
The classical economic production quantity (EPQ) model assumes that items produced are...
A Markov chain model for medical record analysis
A Markov chain model for medical record analysis
1991,
This paper presents a Markov chain model for the analysis of a centralized medical...
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