Keyword: heuristics

Found 5460 papers in total
Process scheduling of laser drilling systems with collaborative positioning devices
2006,
We describe an approach for scheduling processes of laser drilling systems which can...
Joint inventory replenishment and component allocation optimization in an assemble-to-order system
2004,
This paper considers a multicomponent, multiproduct periodic-review assemble-to-order...
A quadra-directional decomposition heuristic for a two-dimensional, non-equidistant machine-cell location problem
2007,
After the development of numerous cell formation techniques, machine-cell location...
A facility location model for logistics systems including reverse flows: The case of remanufacturing activities
2007,
After a brief introduction to the basic concepts of reverse logistics, we present a...
Class scheduling for pilot training
2004,
In this paper, we study the class scheduling problem at the training center of...
Heuristics for demand-driven disassembly planning
2007,
Remanufacturing of used products has become accepted as an advantageous disposition...
A market-based multi-agent system model for decentralized multi-project scheduling
2007,
We consider a multi-project scheduling problem, where each project is composed of a...
Scheduling with flexible resources in parallel workcenters to minimize maximum completion time
2007,
In this paper we consider the parallel machine scheduling problem with dual resource...
Heuristics for two-machine flowshop scheduling with setup times and an availability constraint
2007,
This paper studies the two-machine flowshop scheduling problem with anticipatory setup...
Adaptive memory programming for the vehicle routing problem with multiple trips
2007,
The Vehicle Routing Problem with Multiple Trips is an extension of the classical...
Reverse logistics: simultaneous design of delivery routes and returns strategies
2007,
A reverse logistics problem, motivated by blood distribution of the American Red...
Agent-based shipment algorithm for capacitated vehicle routing problem with load balancing
2006,
Load building is an important step to make the delivery supply chain efficient. We...
Scheduling commercials on broadcast television
2004,
Television networks sell advertising slots to clients by the shows on which the...
Packet scheduling in third-generation mobile systems with UTRA-TDD air interface
2007,
UTRA-TDD is one of the adopted air interfaces for third-generation mobile...
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
2007,
This is the last part of a four-part survey of optimization models and solution...
Heuristic algorithm for searching multiple paths
2006,
Telematics is expected to be one of the fastest growing businesses in information...
Greedy algorithm for the general multidimensional knapsack problem
2007,
In this paper, we propose a new greedy-like heuristic method, which is primarily...
Integrated scheduling of production and distribution operations
2005,
Motivated by applications in the computer and food catering service industries, we...
A sample-path approach to optimal position liquidation
2007,
We consider the problem of optimal position liquidation where the expected cash flow...
Direct shipping logistic planning for a hub-and-spoke network with given discrete intershipment times
2006,
This paper proposes a heuristic procedure to solve the problem of scheduling and...
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...
Reinforcement learning versus heuristics for order acceptance on a single resource
2007,
Order Acceptance (OA) is one of the main functions in business control. Accepting an...
EOQ revisited: The case of unequal and integral order quantities
2007,
The well-known economic order quantity (EOQ) of inventory control is a stationary...
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