Journal: Computers and Operations Research

Found 2748 papers in total
The potential use of DEA for credit applicant acceptance systems
The potential use of DEA for credit applicant acceptance systems
1996,
This paper shows how Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) may be used to develop an...
Classifying trend movements in the MSCI U.S.A. Capital Market Index-A comparison of regression, ARIMA and neural network methods
Classifying trend movements in the MSCI U.S.A. Capital Market Index-A comparison of regression, ARIMA and neural network methods
1996,
This paper describes the present initial results in applying neural networks to...
On solving the continuous data editing problem
On solving the continuous data editing problem
1996,
The date editing problem is concerned with identifying the most likely source of...
Optimal algorithm to determine the spare inventory level for a repairable-item inventory system
Optimal algorithm to determine the spare inventory level for a repairable-item inventory system
1996,
This article concerns the problem of determining the optimal spare inventory level for...
Comparison of genetic algorithms, random restart and two-opt switching for solving large location-allocation problems
Comparison of genetic algorithms, random restart and two-opt switching for solving large location-allocation problems
1996,
This paper examines the application of a genetic algorithm used in conjunction with a...
Machining economics with phase-type distributed tool lives and periodic maintenance control
Machining economics with phase-type distributed tool lives and periodic maintenance control
1996,
A Markov decision model is proposed to update dynamically the optimal cutting speed...
Fuzzy approach for multi-level programming problems
Fuzzy approach for multi-level programming problems
1996,
Multi-level programming techniques are developed to solve decentralized planning...
Multiple criteria R&D project selection and scheduling using fuzzy logic
Multiple criteria R&D project selection and scheduling using fuzzy logic
1996,
Research on R&D project selection has recently focused on multiple criteria...
Long range planning in the process industries: A projection approach
Long range planning in the process industries: A projection approach
1996,
The problem of selecting processes and capacity expansion policies for a chemical...
How to avoid stockouts when producing several items on a single facility? What to do if you can’t?
How to avoid stockouts when producing several items on a single facility? What to do if you can’t?
1996,
This paper considers the Multiple Product Single Facility Stockout Avoidance Problem...
Solving the redundancy allocation problem using a combined neural network/genetic algorithm approach
Solving the redundancy allocation problem using a combined neural network/genetic algorithm approach
1996,
This paper optimizes a well known NP-hard combinatorial problem-redundancy...
On the complexity of manpower shift scheduling
On the complexity of manpower shift scheduling
1996,
The paper considers the shift assignment problem in manpower scheduling, and show that...
Selecting jobs for a heavily loaded shop with lateness penalties
Selecting jobs for a heavily loaded shop with lateness penalties
1996,
One way of adjusting the workload in a manufacturing facility when available jobs...
A Branch and Bound procedure to minimize Mean Absolute Lateness on a single processor
A Branch and Bound procedure to minimize Mean Absolute Lateness on a single processor
1996,
This paper presents a solution procedure to minimize the Mean Absolute Lateness single...
The weighted common due date single machine scheduling problem revisited
The weighted common due date single machine scheduling problem revisited
1996,
This paper deals with the earliness-tardiness common due date model of minimizing the...
A simulated-annealing heuristic for shift scheduling using non-continuously available employees
A simulated-annealing heuristic for shift scheduling using non-continuously available employees
1996,
This paper presents a simulated-annealing heuristic (SAH) for developing shift...
Common due-date determination and sequencing using Tabu Search
Common due-date determination and sequencing using Tabu Search
1996,
Tabu Search techniques are adapted to a single-machine scheduling problem where a...
Bilevel programming applied to the flow shop scheduling problem
Bilevel programming applied to the flow shop scheduling problem
1996,
A two level branch and bound algorithm is developed to solve an altered form of the...
A comparison of neighborhood search techniques for multi-objective combinatorial problems
A comparison of neighborhood search techniques for multi-objective combinatorial problems
1996,
In this paper the authors compare the performance of simulated annealing and tabu...
Using evolutionary programming to schedule tasks on a suite of heterogeneous computers
Using evolutionary programming to schedule tasks on a suite of heterogeneous computers
1996,
A virtual heterogeneous machine can be used to process tasks more quickly than a suite...
A tabu search heuristic for the multi-depot vehicle routing problem
A tabu search heuristic for the multi-depot vehicle routing problem
1996,
This article describes a tabu search algorithm for the multi-depot vehicle routing...
An optimal time to sleep for an auto-sleep system
An optimal time to sleep for an auto-sleep system
1996,
This paper considers an auto-sleep system, which is a kind of intermittently-used...
An analysis of the performance of university-affiliated credit unions
An analysis of the performance of university-affiliated credit unions
1996,
In this paper the authors analyze the operating efficiency of a group of...
An application of DEA to measure branch cross selling efficiency
An application of DEA to measure branch cross selling efficiency
1996,
The paper presents a case study in which the DEA methodology was applied to measure...
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