Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society

Found 4035 papers in total
A partial enumeration heuristic for multi-objective flowshop scheduling problems
A partial enumeration heuristic for multi-objective flowshop scheduling problems
2004,
This paper addresses the flowshop scheduling problem with multiple performance...
Algorithms for the wafer probing scheduling problem with sequence-dependent set-up time and due date restrictions
Algorithms for the wafer probing scheduling problem with sequence-dependent set-up time and due date restrictions
2004,
In this paper, we consider the wafer probing scheduling problem (WPSP) to sequence...
Ant colony optimization and local search for bin packing and cutting stock problems
Ant colony optimization and local search for bin packing and cutting stock problems
2004,
The Bin Packing Problem and the Cutting Stock Problem are two related classes of...
A general multi-shift scheduling system
A general multi-shift scheduling system
2004,
Rotating work schedules are encountered in several industries and public sector...
Using operational research for diagnosis and facilitation in change programmes: a university application
Using operational research for diagnosis and facilitation in change programmes: a university application
2004,
In this paper, a methodology for the ongoing diagnosis and facilitation (when...
Analysis and improvement of the product delivery system of a beer producer in Ankara
Analysis and improvement of the product delivery system of a beer producer in Ankara
2004,
We outline our analysis of the product delivery system of a major beer producer in...
A flexible and generic approach to dynamic modelling of supply chains
A flexible and generic approach to dynamic modelling of supply chains
2004,
In this paper, we present a new modelling approach for realistic supply chain...
An intelligent system for prioritisation of organ transplant patient waiting lists using fuzzy logic
An intelligent system for prioritisation of organ transplant patient waiting lists using fuzzy logic
2004,
The objective of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of using fuzzy logic...
Population needs assessment and access modelling for cardiac services
Population needs assessment and access modelling for cardiac services
2004,
The National Service Framework (NSF) for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), recently...
On the challenges of healthcare modelling and a proposed project life cycle for successful implementation
On the challenges of healthcare modelling and a proposed project life cycle for successful implementation
2004,
OR methods and tools are being increasingly applied within the health services domain...
Linear programming modelling of the finishing hot rolling programme for low carbon steel coils
Linear programming modelling of the finishing hot rolling programme for low carbon steel coils
2004,
In this paper a mathematical model was developed to optimize the finishing rolling of...
School redistricting: embedding GIS tools with integer programming
School redistricting: embedding GIS tools with integer programming
2004,
The paper deals with a school redistricting problem in which blocks of a city must be...
Operational research in the UK Ministry of Defence: an overview
Operational research in the UK Ministry of Defence: an overview
2004,
The paper presents a survey of operational research (OR) as it is currently used in...
Using soft systems methodology to rethink the analysis of energy efficiency initiatives
Using soft systems methodology to rethink the analysis of energy efficiency initiatives
2004,
This paper reflects an attempt to rethink the process of analysis of energy efficiency...
Development of a novel family of military campaign simulation models
Development of a novel family of military campaign simulation models
2004,
Dstl has sponsored the development and use of a family of campaign level models of...
The efficient frontier for spot and forward purchases: an application to electricity
The efficient frontier for spot and forward purchases: an application to electricity
2004,
A local electricity distribution company (LDC) can reduce its exposure to the inherent...
Validation of the mission-based approach to representing command and control in simulation models of conflict
Validation of the mission-based approach to representing command and control in simulation models of conflict
2004,
There is a need to represent military command and control in closed-form simulation...
Limits of German defence reform: results of parametric analyses for the commission ‘Common Security and Future of the Bundeswehr’
Limits of German defence reform: results of parametric analyses for the commission ‘Common Security and Future of the Bundeswehr’
2004,
This paper discusses the conceptual model and selected results of a study performed...
Identifying indicators of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons development activity in sub-national terrorist groups
Identifying indicators of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons development activity in sub-national terrorist groups
2004,
Data collected on known terrorist organizations allow intelligence agencies to build a...
Analysis and evaluation of the Command and Control concept of the NATO Immediate Reaction Task Force (Land)
Analysis and evaluation of the Command and Control concept of the NATO Immediate Reaction Task Force (Land)
2004,
Basic operations research techniques (problem structuring, process analysis, discrete...
Optimal portfolios using linear programming models
Optimal portfolios using linear programming models
2004,
The classical quadratic programming (QP) formulation of the well-known portfolio...
Balance of investment in armoured combat support vehicles: an application of mixed integer programming
Balance of investment in armoured combat support vehicles: an application of mixed integer programming
2004,
Operational analysis techniques are used extensively by the Ministry of Defence to...
COMPASS – the verification and validation of an operational analysis model for use in the prediction of Nimrod MRA4 operational effectiveness
COMPASS – the verification and validation of an operational analysis model for use in the prediction of Nimrod MRA4 operational effectiveness
2004,
Comprehensive Maritime Patrol Aircraft Systems Simulation (COMPASS) is a mathematical...
Do mergers improve hospital productivity?
Do mergers improve hospital productivity?
2004,
This paper complements the existing literature on hospital mergers by using data...
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