Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society

Found 4035 papers in total
Valuation of soccer spread bets
Valuation of soccer spread bets
2006,
Simple statistical and probabilistic arguments are used to value the most commonly...
A measure of competitiveness in leagues: a network approach
A measure of competitiveness in leagues: a network approach
2006,
Many sports are played competitively in a league format. Final positions are based on...
Scheduling preventive railway maintenance activities
Scheduling preventive railway maintenance activities
2006,
A railway system needs a substantial amount of maintenance. To prevent unexpected...
Crew rostering problem in a public transport company
Crew rostering problem in a public transport company
2006,
In this paper, we present an applied study commissioned by Metro Bilbao on how to...
A combined terminal location and ship routing problem
A combined terminal location and ship routing problem
2006,
In this paper, we consider a combined terminal location and ship routing problem at...
A heuristic for sea-freight container selection, cargo allocation and cargo orientation
A heuristic for sea-freight container selection, cargo allocation and cargo orientation
2006,
A model is proposed to generate solutions for container selection, for the allocation...
Carrier assignment models in transportation procurement
Carrier assignment models in transportation procurement
2006,
This paper extends carrier assignment models used in winner determination auctions for...
Characterizing optimal empty container reposition policy in periodic-review shuttle service systems
Characterizing optimal empty container reposition policy in periodic-review shuttle service systems
2007,
This paper considers a periodic-review shuttle service system with random customer...
Causal maps and the evaluation of decision options – a review
Causal maps and the evaluation of decision options – a review
2006,
Causal maps are widely employed in problem-structuring interventions. They permit a...
Problem structuring using computer-aided morphological analysis
Problem structuring using computer-aided morphological analysis
2006,
General morphological analysis (GMA) is a method for structuring and investigating the...
Forms of conversation and problem structuring methods: a conceptual development
Forms of conversation and problem structuring methods: a conceptual development
2006,
Problem structuring methods (PSMs) are a family of participatory and interactive...
On becoming an expert in the use of problem structuring methods
On becoming an expert in the use of problem structuring methods
2006,
While much has been written about the theory and practice of using problem structuring...
Journey Making group workshops as a research tool
Journey Making group workshops as a research tool
2006,
Problem-structuring group workshops can be used in organizations as a consulting tool...
Evaluating problem-structuring methods: developing an approach to show the value and effectiveness of PSMs
Evaluating problem-structuring methods: developing an approach to show the value and effectiveness of PSMs
2006,
This paper discusses the challenges associated with the evaluation of...
Combining problem structuring methods with hard OR methods: the philosophical and practical challenges
Combining problem structuring methods with hard OR methods: the philosophical and practical challenges
2006,
Combinations of problem structuring methods with hard OR methodologies are seldom...
Beyond problem structuring methods: reinventing the future of OR/MS
Beyond problem structuring methods: reinventing the future of OR/MS
2006,
Some of the most influential pioneers of OR felt disappointed by the way it developed...
Quid pro quo: Reflections on the value of problem structuring group workshops
Quid pro quo: Reflections on the value of problem structuring group workshops
2006,
Attracting clients who are willing to invest in using a problem structuring method...
‘Doing the right problem’ versus ‘doing the problem right’: problem structuring within a Land Force environment
‘Doing the right problem’ versus ‘doing the problem right’: problem structuring within a Land Force environment
2006,
The essential first step of any OR investigation is to ensure that the ‘right...
A rule-based risk decision-making approach and its application in China's customs inspection decision
A rule-based risk decision-making approach and its application in China's customs inspection decision
2006,
This paper addresses a kind of risk decision-making problem existing widely in public...
Process and content: two ways of using soft systems methodology
Process and content: two ways of using soft systems methodology
2006,
Soft systems methodology (SSM) includes several ways of gaining a rich appreciation of...
Application of stochastic analytic hierarchy process within a domestic appliance manufacturer
Application of stochastic analytic hierarchy process within a domestic appliance manufacturer
2007,
The stochastic analytic hierarchy process (SAHP) provides a mechanism for achieving...
A fuzzy multiple-criteria decision method approach for stock selection
A fuzzy multiple-criteria decision method approach for stock selection
2006,
A fuzzy MCDM approach is applied to the stock selection problem, where the proposed...
Partial enumeration in heuristics for some combinatorial optimization problems
Partial enumeration in heuristics for some combinatorial optimization problems
2007,
We consider partial enumeration as a routine to improve heuristics in practice. For...
Opportunistic supply chain formation from qualified partners for a new market demand
Opportunistic supply chain formation from qualified partners for a new market demand
2006,
This paper addresses the problem of short-term supply chain design using the idle...
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