Keyword: heuristics

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Resource allocation in stochastic, finite-capacity, multi-project systems through the cross entropy methodology
Resource allocation in stochastic, finite-capacity, multi-project systems through the cross entropy methodology
2007,
This paper addresses the problem of resource allocation in a finite-capacity,...
Effects of a rationing rule on the Ausubel auction: a genetic algorithm implementation
Effects of a rationing rule on the Ausubel auction: a genetic algorithm implementation
2007,
The increasing use of auctions as a selling mechanism has led to a growing interest in...
Enhancing automated process design with cognitive agents, distributed software components and web repositories
Enhancing automated process design with cognitive agents, distributed software components and web repositories
2007,
A novel problem-solving environment for automated process design, which integrates...
Bounds, heuristics, and approximations for distribution systems
Bounds, heuristics, and approximations for distribution systems
2007,
This paper develops simple approximate methods to analyze a two-stage distribution...
Effective heuristics for the dynamic demand joint replenishment problem
Effective heuristics for the dynamic demand joint replenishment problem
2007,
This paper considers the dynamic demand joint replenishment problem where there is a...
Towards a normative model for inventory cost management in a generalized ABC classification system
Towards a normative model for inventory cost management in a generalized ABC classification system
2007,
This paper establishes a general ABC inventory classification system as the foundation...
Modelling replenishment and transshipment decisions in periodic review multilocation inventory systems
Modelling replenishment and transshipment decisions in periodic review multilocation inventory systems
2007,
Effective models of key operational decisions in multilocation inventory systems are...
Fulfilling orders for steel plates from existing inventory
Fulfilling orders for steel plates from existing inventory
2007,
This paper investigates the steel plate order fulfilment problem from existing...
Efficient primal–dual heuristic for a dynamic location problem
Efficient primal–dual heuristic for a dynamic location problem
2007,
In this paper the dynamic location problem with opening, closure and reopening of...
Combining iterative heuristic optimization and uncertainty analysis methods for robust parameter design
Combining iterative heuristic optimization and uncertainty analysis methods for robust parameter design
2006,
A number of investigators have pointed out that products and processes lack quality...
Hybrid particle swarm optimizer for a class of dynamic fitness landscape
Hybrid particle swarm optimizer for a class of dynamic fitness landscape
2006,
This article presents the use of particle swarm optimization (PSO) for a class of...
Global optimality conditions for discrete and nonconvex optimization – with applications to Lagrangian heuristics and column generation
Global optimality conditions for discrete and nonconvex optimization – with applications to Lagrangian heuristics and column generation
2006,
The well-known and established global optimality conditions based on the Lagrangian...
Clustering rules: a comparison of partitioning and hierarchical clustering algorithms
Clustering rules: a comparison of partitioning and hierarchical clustering algorithms
2006,
Previous research has resulted in a number of different algorithms for rule discovery....
Solving large-scale profit maximization capacitated lot-size problems by heuristic methods
Solving large-scale profit maximization capacitated lot-size problems by heuristic methods
2007,
This paper introduces a simple heuristic for a quadratic programming sub-problem...
A new iterative heuristic to solve the joint replenishment problem using a spreadsheet technique
A new iterative heuristic to solve the joint replenishment problem using a spreadsheet technique
2007,
In this paper, a heuristic method is presented which gives a novel approach to solve...
MIP-based heuristics for multi-item capacitated lot-sizing problem with setup times and shortage costs
MIP-based heuristics for multi-item capacitated lot-sizing problem with setup times and shortage costs
2007,
We address a multi-item capacitated lot-sizing problem with setup times that arises in...
An efficient heuristic optimization algorithm for a two-echelon (R,Q) inventory system
An efficient heuristic optimization algorithm for a two-echelon (R,Q) inventory system
2007,
This paper presents a two-echelon non-repairable spare parts inventory system that...
New heuristic methods for the capacitated multi-facility Weber problem
New heuristic methods for the capacitated multi-facility Weber problem
2007,
In this paper we consider the capacitated multi-facility Weber problem with the...
Dell uses a new production-scheduling algorithm to accommodate increased product variety
Dell uses a new production-scheduling algorithm to accommodate increased product variety
2007,
Early in 2003, with continually increasing product variety and production volumes,...
Heuristics for the early/tardy scheduling problem with release dates
Heuristics for the early/tardy scheduling problem with release dates
2007,
In this paper, we consider the single machine earliness/tardiness scheduling problem...
A scheduling problem with unrelated parallel machines and sequence dependent setups
A scheduling problem with unrelated parallel machines and sequence dependent setups
2007,
This paper addresses a scheduling problem with unrelated parallel machines, sequence...
Robust optimization models for project scheduling with resource availability cost
Robust optimization models for project scheduling with resource availability cost
2007,
We address a project scheduling problem with resource availability cost for which the...
A heuristic algorithm for solving a bicriteria scheduling problem on parallel machines with families and constraint
A heuristic algorithm for solving a bicriteria scheduling problem on parallel machines with families and constraint
2006,
A quick and efficient heuristic algorithm is proposed in this paper to solve parallel...
Machine scheduling with an availability constraint and job delivery coordination
Machine scheduling with an availability constraint and job delivery coordination
2007,
In this paper we study the scheduling problem that considers both production and job...
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