Journal: Annals of Operations Research

Found 3339 papers in total
A polynomial algorithm for the three-machine open shop with a bottleneck machine
A polynomial algorithm for the three-machine open shop with a bottleneck machine
1999,
The paper considers the three-machine open shop scheduling problem to minimize the...
When difference in machine loads leads to efficient scheduling in open shops
When difference in machine loads leads to efficient scheduling in open shops
1999,
We consider the open shop problem with n jobs, m machines, and the minimum makespan...
On the set of solutions of the open shop problem
On the set of solutions of the open shop problem
1999,
In the classical open shop problem, n jobs have to be processed on m machines, where...
On the hardness of the classical job shop problem
On the hardness of the classical job shop problem
1999,
In a classical job shop problem, n jobs have to be processed on m machines, where the...
Shop-scheduling problems with fixed and non-fixed machine orders of the jobs
Shop-scheduling problems with fixed and non-fixed machine orders of the jobs
1999,
The paper deals with the determination of an optimal schedule for the so-called...
Satisfiability tests and time-bound adjustments for cumulative scheduling problems
Satisfiability tests and time-bound adjustments for cumulative scheduling problems
1999,
This paper presents a set of satisfiability tests and time-bound adjustment algorithms...
Scheduling chicken catching – an investigation into the success of a genetic algorithm on a real-world scheduling problem
Scheduling chicken catching – an investigation into the success of a genetic algorithm on a real-world scheduling problem
1999,
Genetic Algorithms (GAs) are a class of evolutionary algorithms that have been...
The simultaneous determination of the assignment of items to resources, the cycle times, and the reorder intervals in repetitive printed circuit board assembly
The simultaneous determination of the assignment of items to resources, the cycle times, and the reorder intervals in repetitive printed circuit board assembly
1999,
The planning and scheduling of repetitive PCB assembly is usually very complicated. In...
Inventory models with unreliable suppliers in a random environment
Inventory models with unreliable suppliers in a random environment
1999,
We consider infinite-horizon periodic-review inventory models with unreliable...
Control of production processes subject to random shocks
Control of production processes subject to random shocks
1999,
Quality of industrial production processes may suffer from wear-out phenomena...
A general ordering policy with number-dependent minimal repair and random lead time
A general ordering policy with number-dependent minimal repair and random lead time
1999,
In this paper, we consider a general ordering policy with number-dependent minimal...
Investment and finance: A theoretical approach
Investment and finance: A theoretical approach
1999,
In this paper, we reconsider the theory of investment and finance with imperfect...
The Kaldor–Kalecki business cycle model
The Kaldor–Kalecki business cycle model
1999,
The question of the determination of investment decisions and their links with...
Achieving growth in reliability
Achieving growth in reliability
1999,
There exists a considerable literature on reliability growth modelling. Recently some...
A simple suboptimal algorithm for system maintenance under partial observability
A simple suboptimal algorithm for system maintenance under partial observability
1999,
We suggest a heuristic solution procedure for Partially Observable Markov Decision...
Throughput-dependent periodic maintenance policies for general production units
Throughput-dependent periodic maintenance policies for general production units
1999,
A Markov decision model is presented to determine the optimal maintenance policy for a...
Optimal control of assembling complexes under predetermined maintenance conditions
Optimal control of assembling complexes under predetermined maintenance conditions
1999,
This paper discusses a continuous-time approach to production control of parallel...
On replacement policies for additive systems with several working levels
On replacement policies for additive systems with several working levels
1999,
The purpose of this paper is to analyze systems composed of several parts, at...
Selecting a quality control attribute sample: An information-economics method
Selecting a quality control attribute sample: An information-economics method
1999,
The information-economics approach to assessing the value of information is different...
A Bayesian dynamic programming approach to optimal maintenance combined with burn-in
A Bayesian dynamic programming approach to optimal maintenance combined with burn-in
1999,
We consider a complex system consisting of N identical components that are expected to...
Optimal stress screening strategies for multi-component systems sold under warranty: The case of phase-type lifetimes
Optimal stress screening strategies for multi-component systems sold under warranty: The case of phase-type lifetimes
1999,
Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) is employed to reduce, if not eliminate, the...
Group replacement policies for parallel systems whose components have phase distributed failure times
Group replacement policies for parallel systems whose components have phase distributed failure times
1999,
Consider a system of components operating in parallel. Downtime costs are incurred...
Stochastic modeling of fatigue crack damage for information-based maintenance
Stochastic modeling of fatigue crack damage for information-based maintenance
1999,
The concept of information-based maintenance is that of updating decisions for...
Optimal capacity and operation of deteriorating chemical production service facilities
Optimal capacity and operation of deteriorating chemical production service facilities
1999,
In this paper, we propose a model for the allocation of identical service facilities...
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