Keyword: heuristics

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Decomposition heuristic algorithm for the total tardiness problem
Decomposition heuristic algorithm for the total tardiness problem
2005,
A decomposition heuristic algorithm was developed to solve the single machine total...
Scheduling a two-stage flowshop under makespan constraint
Scheduling a two-stage flowshop under makespan constraint
2006,
We consider selecting and sequencing jobs in a two stage flowshop so that the selected...
Quality of move-optimal schedules for minimizing total weighted completion time
Quality of move-optimal schedules for minimizing total weighted completion time
2006,
We study the minimum total weighted completion time problem on identical machines. We...
Dynasearch for the earliness–tardiness scheduling problem with release dates and setup constraints
Dynasearch for the earliness–tardiness scheduling problem with release dates and setup constraints
2006,
A large dynasearch neighborhood is introduced for the one-machine scheduling problem...
Modeling reverse logistic tasks within closed-loop supply chains: An example from the automotive industry
Modeling reverse logistic tasks within closed-loop supply chains: An example from the automotive industry
2006,
In this contribution, the peculiarities of establishing a closed-loop supply chain...
Bayesian heuristic approach to scheduling
Bayesian heuristic approach to scheduling
2002,
Real life scheduling problems are solved by heuristics with parameters defined by...
A unified heuristic for a large class of Vehicle Routing Problems with Backhauls
A unified heuristic for a large class of Vehicle Routing Problems with Backhauls
2006,
The Vehicle Routing Problem with Backhauls is a generalization of the ordinary...
Two approaches to solving the multi-depot vehicle routing problem with time windows in a time-based logistics environment
Two approaches to solving the multi-depot vehicle routing problem with time windows in a time-based logistics environment
2006,
This paper presents a two-phase heuristic method that can be used to efficiently solve...
A new multiobjective dynamic routing method for multiservice networks: modelling and performance
A new multiobjective dynamic routing method for multiservice networks: modelling and performance
2006,
There are potential advantages in formulating the routing problems in modern...
A Kriging-based probabilistic optimization method with an adaptive search region
A Kriging-based probabilistic optimization method with an adaptive search region
2006,
An adaptive search region method for design optimization is proposed. The validity of...
An optimization algorithm for the clearing of interbank payments
An optimization algorithm for the clearing of interbank payments
2006,
We consider the clearing of interbank payments under limited amount of money used by...
Scatter search and bionomic algorithms for the aircraft landing problem
Scatter search and bionomic algorithms for the aircraft landing problem
2006,
The problem of deciding how to land aircraft approaching an airport involves assigning...
Bi-level programming formulation and heuristic solution approach for dynamic traffic signal optimization
Bi-level programming formulation and heuristic solution approach for dynamic traffic signal optimization
2006,
Although dynamic traffic control and traffic assignment are intimately connected in...
Multi-objective simultaneous stowage and load planning for a container ship with container rehandle in yard stacks
Multi-objective simultaneous stowage and load planning for a container ship with container rehandle in yard stacks
2006,
The efficiency of a maritime container terminal primarily depends on the smooth and...
Optimization of a large-scale water reservoir network by stochastic dynamic programming with efficient state space discretization
Optimization of a large-scale water reservoir network by stochastic dynamic programming with efficient state space discretization
2006,
A numerical solution to a 30-dimensional water reservoir network optimization problem,...
Modeling inventory routing problems in supply chains of high consumption products
Modeling inventory routing problems in supply chains of high consumption products
2006,
Given a distribution center and a set of sales-points with their demand rates, the...
Hybrid heuristics for examination timetabling problem
Hybrid heuristics for examination timetabling problem
2005,
Simulated Annealing (SA), Tabu Search (TS), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and Ant Colony...
A hybrid multiobjective evolutionary algorithm for solving vehicle routing problem with time windows
A hybrid multiobjective evolutionary algorithm for solving vehicle routing problem with time windows
2006,
Vehicle routing problem with time windows (VRPTW) involves the routing of a set of...
A reactive variable neighborhood search for the vehicle-routing problem with time windows
A reactive variable neighborhood search for the vehicle-routing problem with time windows
2003,
The purpose of this paper is to present a new deterministic metaheuristic based on a...
Extracting multiple structural alignments from pairwise alignments: A comparison of a rigorous and a heuristic approach
Extracting multiple structural alignments from pairwise alignments: A comparison of a rigorous and a heuristic approach
2005,
Multiple structural alignments (MSTAs) provide position-specific information on the...
Computational problems in noisy SNP and haplotype analysis: Block scores, block identification, and population stratification
Computational problems in noisy SNP and haplotype analysis: Block scores, block identification, and population stratification
2004,
The study of haplotypes and their diversity in a population is central to...
Military antenna design using simple and competent genetic algorithms
Military antenna design using simple and competent genetic algorithms
2006,
Over the past decade, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Antenna Technology...
Reserve selection using nonlinear species distribution models
Reserve selection using nonlinear species distribution models
2005,
Reserve design is concerned with optimal selection of sites for new conservation...
Designing communication networks to decompose network control problems
Designing communication networks to decompose network control problems
2005,
The pressure from today's economic and energy markets demands further distribution of...
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