Keyword: heuristics

Found 5460 papers in total
Minimizing makespan in a two-stage system with flowshop and open shop
Minimizing makespan in a two-stage system with flowshop and open shop
2005,
This paper studies two models of two-stage processing with flowshop at the first stage...
Relationship between the modified due date rule and the heuristic of Wilkerson and Irwin
Relationship between the modified due date rule and the heuristic of Wilkerson and Irwin
2001,
In this paper, we consider the problem of scheduling N jobs on a single machine to...
A combinatorial algorithm for message scheduling on controller area networks
A combinatorial algorithm for message scheduling on controller area networks
2005,
A controller area network (CAN) is a special-purpose communications system, used for...
Multi-reservoir operation planning using hybrid genetic algorithm and linear programming (GA-LP): An alternative stochastic approach
Multi-reservoir operation planning using hybrid genetic algorithm and linear programming (GA-LP): An alternative stochastic approach
2005,
Many models have been suggested to deal with the multi-reservoir operation planning...
Efficient heuristics for the rural postman problem
Efficient heuristics for the rural postman problem
2005,
A local search framework for the (undirected) Rural Postman Problem (RPP) is presented...
On the use of integer programming versus evolutionary solver in spreadsheet optimization
On the use of integer programming versus evolutionary solver in spreadsheet optimization
2004,
The introduction of the evolutionary solver in Frontline Systems' Premium Solver for...
Improving genetic algorithm convergence using problem structure and domain knowledge in multidimensional knapsack problems
Improving genetic algorithm convergence using problem structure and domain knowledge in multidimensional knapsack problems
2005,
We develop and test a new approach for generating initial populations for the...
Fast approximation schemes for two-stage, two-dimensional bin packing
Fast approximation schemes for two-stage, two-dimensional bin packing
2005,
We present an asymptotic fully polynomial time approximation scheme for the...
A hybrid genetic–GRASP algorithm using Langrangean relaxation for the traveling salesman problem
A hybrid genetic–GRASP algorithm using Langrangean relaxation for the traveling salesman problem
2005,
Hybridization techniques are very effective for the solution of combinatorial...
Two new algorithms for UMTS access network topology design
Two new algorithms for UMTS access network topology design
2005,
Present work introduces two network design algorithms for planning UMTS (Universal...
Solving a fixture configuration design problem using genetic algorithm with learning automata approach
Solving a fixture configuration design problem using genetic algorithm with learning automata approach
2005,
Proper fixture design is crucial to workpiece quality assurance in manufacturing....
Combining evolutionary computation and dynamic programming for solving a dynamic facility layout problem
Combining evolutionary computation and dynamic programming for solving a dynamic facility layout problem
2005,
This paper presents an algorithm combining dynamic programming and genetic search for...
Solution of facility layout problems with pickup/drop-off locations using random search techniques
Solution of facility layout problems with pickup/drop-off locations using random search techniques
2005,
Due to non-polynomial hardness, the facility layout problem (FLP) becomes more...
Hub-and-spoke network design with congestion
Hub-and-spoke network design with congestion
2005,
We consider a hub-and-spoke network design problem with congestion. The model we...
Sequencing the processing of incoming mail to match an outbound truck delivery schedule
Sequencing the processing of incoming mail to match an outbound truck delivery schedule
2005,
This paper considers the problem of sequencing the processing of incoming mail in a...
A heuristic algorithm for a multi-product dynamic lot-sizing and shipping problem
A heuristic algorithm for a multi-product dynamic lot-sizing and shipping problem
2005,
This paper analyzes a dynamic lot-sizing problem, in which the order size of multiple...
Recent network design techniques using evolutionary algorithm
Recent network design techniques using evolutionary algorithm
2005,
As social systems based on computer networks are more complicated, the optimization...
Trade-offs between customer service and cost in integrated supply chain design
Trade-offs between customer service and cost in integrated supply chain design
2005,
When designing supply chains, firms are often faced with the competing demands of...
An improved genetic algorithm for multi-floor facility layout problems having inner structure walls and passages
An improved genetic algorithm for multi-floor facility layout problems having inner structure walls and passages
2005,
This study proposed an improved genetic algorithm to derive solutions for multi-floor...
Heuristic approach for solving the multi-objective facility layout problem
Heuristic approach for solving the multi-objective facility layout problem
2005,
A new heuristic approach for the generation of preferred objective weights to solve...
A genetic algorithm approach on a deterministic inventory model for deteriorating items with shortages
A genetic algorithm approach on a deterministic inventory model for deteriorating items with shortages
2005,
The purpose of this research is to determine an optimal solution of a deterministic...
A new algorithm for one-warehouse multi-retailer systems under stationary nested policy
A new algorithm for one-warehouse multi-retailer systems under stationary nested policy
2006,
This study aims at optimally coordinating inventory among all the partners in a supply...
Solving the uncapacitated hub location problem using genetic algorithms
Solving the uncapacitated hub location problem using genetic algorithms
2005,
Hub location problems are widely studied in the area of location theory, where they...
The Weber problem in a multi-storey building
The Weber problem in a multi-storey building
2005,
The multi-storey building is an architectural type whose structure contains ramps,...
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