Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society

Found 4035 papers in total
New heuristics for flow shop problem to minimize makespan
New heuristics for flow shop problem to minimize makespan
2010,
This paper investigates the flow shop problem with the objective to minimize makespan....
A stylized model of ‘Momentum’ processes: a research note
A stylized model of ‘Momentum’ processes: a research note
2010,
Several phenomena of interest like stock price movements, online auction bid prices or...
Analysing the impact of the implementation of lean manufacturing strategies on profitability
Analysing the impact of the implementation of lean manufacturing strategies on profitability
2010,
Under standard cost accounting systems, reductions in inventories lead to falling...
Heuristics for feature selection in mathematical programming discriminant analysis models
Heuristics for feature selection in mathematical programming discriminant analysis models
2010,
In developing a classification model for assigning observations of unknown class to...
Ant Local Search and its efficient adaptation to graph colouring
Ant Local Search and its efficient adaptation to graph colouring
2010,
In this paper, we propose a new kind of ant algorithm called Ant Local Search. In most...
Optimal multi-period service capacity allocation and pricing allowing for uncertain competitive entry
Optimal multi-period service capacity allocation and pricing allowing for uncertain competitive entry
2010,
A nonlinear programming model is formulated in this paper to determine the optimal...
Parallel machine scheduling problems considering regular measures of performance and machine cost
Parallel machine scheduling problems considering regular measures of performance and machine cost
2010,
This research considers a broad range of scheduling problems in the parallel machines...
Using dynamic programming to determine an optimal strategy in a contract bridge tournament
Using dynamic programming to determine an optimal strategy in a contract bridge tournament
2010,
One form of contract bridge tournament comprises several rounds of matches in which...
Modelling the size and skill-mix of hospital nursing teams
Modelling the size and skill-mix of hospital nursing teams
2010,
Previously published work has described the development of a hospital capacity...
The loader problem: formulation, complexity and algorithms
The loader problem: formulation, complexity and algorithms
2010,
In this paper we consider a new transportation model, called the loader problem, which...
Scheduling a deteriorating maintenance activity on a single machine
Scheduling a deteriorating maintenance activity on a single machine
2010,
We study a problem of scheduling a maintenance activity on a single machine. Following...
Adapting and refining in multi-criteria decision-making
Adapting and refining in multi-criteria decision-making
2010,
This paper describes the implementation of a Structured Methodology for...
The effect of lifetime buys on warranty repair operations
The effect of lifetime buys on warranty repair operations
2010,
Lifetime buys are a common practice in the electronics and telecommunication...
Models for cellular manufacturing systems design: matching processing requirements and operator capabilities
Models for cellular manufacturing systems design: matching processing requirements and operator capabilities
2010,
Cellular manufacturing systems comprise categorizing machines used in the firm's...
Models and algorithms for the scheduling of a doubles tennis training tournament
Models and algorithms for the scheduling of a doubles tennis training tournament
2010,
We address a doubles tennis scheduling problem in the context of a training...
A fuzzy greedy heuristic for permutation flow-shop scheduling
A fuzzy greedy heuristic for permutation flow-shop scheduling
2010,
This paper describes a polynomial-time heuristic for the permutation flow-shop...
Covering continuous demand in the plane
Covering continuous demand in the plane
2010,
Continuous demand is generated in a convex polygon. A facility located in the area...
A Lagrangean relaxation based approach for the capacity allocation problem in flexible manufacturing systems
A Lagrangean relaxation based approach for the capacity allocation problem in flexible manufacturing systems
2010,
This study considers the operation assignment and capacity allocation problem in...
Developing geographical indicators of mileage-related costs: a case study exploring travelling public services in English local areas
Developing geographical indicators of mileage-related costs: a case study exploring travelling public services in English local areas
2010,
The context of this study is the public sector provision of services involving...
Fuzzy chance-constrained programming model for a multi-echelon reverse logistics network for household appliances
Fuzzy chance-constrained programming model for a multi-echelon reverse logistics network for household appliances
2010,
Efficient planning and design of an appropriate reverse logistics network is crucial...
Do market share and efficiency matter for each other? An application of the zero-sum gains data envelopment analysis
Do market share and efficiency matter for each other? An application of the zero-sum gains data envelopment analysis
2010,
Current studies that use traditional data envelopment analysis (DEA) neglect the...
Comparison of policies in dynamic routing problems
Comparison of policies in dynamic routing problems
2010,
We consider a company that has to satisfy customers' pick-up requests arriving over...
Optimization of container process at seaport terminals
Optimization of container process at seaport terminals
2010,
Seaport container terminals are an important part of the logistics systems in...
Linear programming based approaches for the discrete time/cost trade-off problem in project networks
Linear programming based approaches for the discrete time/cost trade-off problem in project networks
2010,
In project management, the activity durations can often be reduced by dedicating...
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