Journal: European Journal of Operational Research

Found 7937 papers in total
Choices and kernels in bipolar valued digraphs
Choices and kernels in bipolar valued digraphs
2006,
We explore the extension of the notion of kernel (independent, dominant or absorbent,...
Discrete random bounds for general random variables and applications to reliability
Discrete random bounds for general random variables and applications to reliability
2007,
We here propose some new algorithms to compute bounds for (1) cumulative density...
The lower and upper forcing geodetic numbers of block–cactus graphs
The lower and upper forcing geodetic numbers of block–cactus graphs
2006,
A vertex set D in graph G is called a geodetic set if all vertices of G are lying on...
Reliability of fault-tolerant systems with parallel task processing
Reliability of fault-tolerant systems with parallel task processing
2007,
The paper considers performance and reliability of fault-tolerant software running on...
Board structure and firm technical efficiency: Evidence from Canadian state-owned enterprises
Board structure and firm technical efficiency: Evidence from Canadian state-owned enterprises
2007,
The objective of the study is to analyze the board–performance relationship for...
Reconciling ratio analysis and Data Envelopment Analysis as performance assessment tools
Reconciling ratio analysis and Data Envelopment Analysis as performance assessment tools
2007,
The assessment of operational performance remains a fundamental challenge both in...
Measuring overall efficiency and effectiveness using Data Envelopment Analysis
Measuring overall efficiency and effectiveness using Data Envelopment Analysis
2007,
This paper presents a framework where data envelopment analysis (DEA) is used to...
Maximally productive input–output units
Maximally productive input–output units
2007,
Technical or Pareto–Koopmans efficiency models can be based on ratios of...
A fresh approach to performance evaluation in a multi-item production scenario
A fresh approach to performance evaluation in a multi-item production scenario
2007,
In a truly flexible production environment, it is feasible to interchange the...
Planning annualised hours with a finite set of weekly working hours and cross-trained workers
Planning annualised hours with a finite set of weekly working hours and cross-trained workers
2007,
Annualising working hours (i.e., the possibility of irregularly distributing the total...
Assigning cross-trained workers to departments: A two-stage optimization model to maximize utility and skill improvement
Assigning cross-trained workers to departments: A two-stage optimization model to maximize utility and skill improvement
2007,
We develop a general framework that is applicable in both manufacturing and service...
Balancing staffing and switching costs in a service center with flexible servers
Balancing staffing and switching costs in a service center with flexible servers
2007,
In this paper, we study the problem of balancing staffing and switching costs in a...
Using an MILP model to establish a framework for an annualised hours agreement
Using an MILP model to establish a framework for an annualised hours agreement
2007,
Production flexibility is essential for industrial companies that have to deal with...
Worker deployment in dual resource constrained systems with a task-type factor
Worker deployment in dual resource constrained systems with a task-type factor
2007,
This paper investigates worker learning and forgetting phenomenon in a dual resource...
Learning genetic algorithm parameters using hidden Markov models
Learning genetic algorithm parameters using hidden Markov models
2006,
Genetic algorithms (GAs) are routinely used to search problem spaces of interest. A...
Generating, scheduling and rostering of shift crew-duties: Applications at the Hong Kong International Airport
Generating, scheduling and rostering of shift crew-duties: Applications at the Hong Kong International Airport
2007,
In the context of manpower planning, goal programming (GP) is extremely useful for...
Detailed layout planning for irregularly-shaped machines with transportation path design
Detailed layout planning for irregularly-shaped machines with transportation path design
2007,
In order to obtain a competitive level of productivity in a manufacturing system,...
A generalized geometric-programming solution to ‘An economic production quantity model with flexibility and reliability considerations’
A generalized geometric-programming solution to ‘An economic production quantity model with flexibility and reliability considerations’
2007,
The classical economic production quantity (EPQ) model assumes that items are produced...
A 3-flip neighborhood local search for the set covering problem
A 3-flip neighborhood local search for the set covering problem
2006,
The set covering problem (SCP) calls for a minimum cost family of subsets from n given...
Bucket brigades with worker learning
Bucket brigades with worker learning
2007,
The dynamics and throughput of a bucket brigade production system is studied when...
Performance evaluation of a multi-echelon production, transportation and distribution system: A matrix analytical approach
Performance evaluation of a multi-echelon production, transportation and distribution system: A matrix analytical approach
2007,
This study proposes an originative method to evaluate complex supply chains. A...
A two-level hedging point policy for controlling a manufacturing system with time-delay, demand uncertainty and extra capacity
A two-level hedging point policy for controlling a manufacturing system with time-delay, demand uncertainty and extra capacity
2007,
This paper focuses on the production control of a manufacturing system with...
An automotive bulk recycling planning model
An automotive bulk recycling planning model
2007,
The automotive recycling infrastructure successfully recovers 75% of the...
Finding the K best policies in a finite-horizon Markov decision process
Finding the K best policies in a finite-horizon Markov decision process
2006,
Directed hypergraphs represent a general modelling and algorithmic tool, which have...
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