Journal: Computers and Operations Research

Found 2748 papers in total
An approximate decomposition algorithm for scheduling on parallel machines with heads and tails
An approximate decomposition algorithm for scheduling on parallel machines with heads and tails
2007,
We address the makespan minimization for parallel identical machines subject to heads...
Stabilized column generation for highly degenerate multiple-depot vehicle scheduling problems
Stabilized column generation for highly degenerate multiple-depot vehicle scheduling problems
2007,
Column generation has proven to be efficient in solving the linear programming...
Discrete bandwidth allocation considering fairness and transmission load in multicast networks
Discrete bandwidth allocation considering fairness and transmission load in multicast networks
2007,
As a promising solution to tackle the network heterogeneity in multicasting, layered...
Scheduling logistic activities to improve hospital supply systems
Scheduling logistic activities to improve hospital supply systems
2007,
This paper presents an innovative approach for improving hospital logistics by...
An Ant Colony Optimization algorithm for a dynamic regional nurse-scheduling problem in Austria
An Ant Colony Optimization algorithm for a dynamic regional nurse-scheduling problem in Austria
2007,
To the best of our knowledge, this paper describes the first ant colony optimization...
A genetic algorithm approach to a nurse rerostering problem
A genetic algorithm approach to a nurse rerostering problem
2007,
The nurse rerostering problem occurs when one or more nurses cannot work in shifts...
Locational analysis for regionalization of Turkish Red Crescent blood services
Locational analysis for regionalization of Turkish Red Crescent blood services
2007,
After a series of earthquakes in 1999, Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) has engaged in a...
A fuzzy multi-objective covering-based vehicle location model for emergency services
A fuzzy multi-objective covering-based vehicle location model for emergency services
2007,
Timeliness is one of the most important objectives that reflect the quality of...
Analysis of ambulance decentralization in an urban emergency medical service using the hypercube queueing model
Analysis of ambulance decentralization in an urban emergency medical service using the hypercube queueing model
2007,
This paper studies the application of the hypercube queueing model to SAMU-192, the...
A dial-a-ride problem for client transportation in a health-care organization
A dial-a-ride problem for client transportation in a health-care organization
2007,
We propose a double request dial-a-ride model with soft time windows and its...
Blood platelet production: Optimization by dynamic programming and simulation
Blood platelet production: Optimization by dynamic programming and simulation
2007,
Blood platelets are precious, as voluntarily supplied by donors, and highly...
Profit analysis of the M/M/R machine repair problem with balking, reneging, and standby switching failures
Profit analysis of the M/M/R machine repair problem with balking, reneging, and standby switching failures
2007,
We study the warm-standby M/M/R machine repair problem where standby machines have...
Asset management with reverse product flows and environmental considerations
Asset management with reverse product flows and environmental considerations
2007,
Today many business enterprises employ capital assets in the form of electronic...
The quadratic assignment problem in the context of the printed circuit board assembly process
The quadratic assignment problem in the context of the printed circuit board assembly process
2007,
The sequencing of placement and the configuration of the feeder are among the main...
Assessing performance and uncertainty in developing carpet reverse logistics systems
Assessing performance and uncertainty in developing carpet reverse logistics systems
2007,
The US carpet industry is striving to reach a 40% diversion rate from landfills...
A real-time road pricing system: The case of a two-link parallel network
A real-time road pricing system: The case of a two-link parallel network
2007,
A real-time road pricing system in the case of a two-link parallel network is proposed...
A survey of models and algorithms for winter road maintenance. Part III: Vehicle routing and depot location for spreading
A survey of models and algorithms for winter road maintenance. Part III: Vehicle routing and depot location for spreading
2007,
Winter road maintenance planning involves a variety of decision-making problems...
A survey of models and algorithms for winter road maintenance. Part IV: Vehicle routing and fleet sizing for plowing and snow disposal
A survey of models and algorithms for winter road maintenance. Part IV: Vehicle routing and fleet sizing for plowing and snow disposal
2007,
This is the last part of a four-part survey of optimization models and solution...
Improving metaheuristics convergence properties in inductive query by example using two strategies for reducing the search space
Improving metaheuristics convergence properties in inductive query by example using two strategies for reducing the search space
2007,
In this paper we present two strategies for reducing the time of convergence of two...
Neural network and regression spline value function approximations for stochastic dynamic programming
Neural network and regression spline value function approximations for stochastic dynamic programming
2007,
Dynamic programming is a multi-stage optimization method that is applicable to many...
Retail–collection network design under deposit–refund
Retail–collection network design under deposit–refund
2007,
This paper studies the interplay between industrial firms and government concerning...
Reverse logistics network design with stochastic lead times
Reverse logistics network design with stochastic lead times
2007,
This work is concerned with the efficient design of a reverse logistics network using...
A generic stochastic model for supply-and-return network design
A generic stochastic model for supply-and-return network design
2007,
This paper presents a generic stochastic model for the design of networks comprising...
A genetic algorithm-based heuristic for the dynamic integrated forward/reverse logistics network for 3PLs
A genetic algorithm-based heuristic for the dynamic integrated forward/reverse logistics network for 3PLs
2007,
Today's competitive business environment has resulted in increasing cooperation among...
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