Keyword: heuristics

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Dynamic programming in a heuristically confined state space: a stochastic resource-constrained project scheduling application
Dynamic programming in a heuristically confined state space: a stochastic resource-constrained project scheduling application
2004,
The resource-constrained project scheduling problem (RCPSP) is a significant challenge...
A heuristic for minimizing the makespan in no-idle permutation flow shops
A heuristic for minimizing the makespan in no-idle permutation flow shops
2005,
The paper deals with the problem of finding a job sequence that minimizes the makespan...
A neural network to enhance local search in the permutation flowshop
A neural network to enhance local search in the permutation flowshop
2005,
This paper considers the n -job, m -machine permutation flowshop with the objective of...
Tabu search algorithms for job-shop problems with a single transport robot
Tabu search algorithms for job-shop problems with a single transport robot
2005,
We consider a generalized job-shop problem where the jobs additionally have to be...
A multi-start dynasearch algorithm for the time dependent single-machine total weighted tardiness scheduling problem
A multi-start dynasearch algorithm for the time dependent single-machine total weighted tardiness scheduling problem
2005,
We extend the dynasearch technique, recently proposed by Congram et al ., in the...
Approximation algorithms for k-unit cyclic solutions in robotic cells
Approximation algorithms for k-unit cyclic solutions in robotic cells
2005,
This paper considers the problem of scheduling operations in bufferless robotic cells...
Single machine scheduling with resource dependent release times and processing times
Single machine scheduling with resource dependent release times and processing times
2005,
We consider the single machine scheduling problem with resource dependent release...
On scheduling around large restrictive common due windows
On scheduling around large restrictive common due windows
2005,
This paper deals with the problem of scheduling a number of jobs on a single machine...
A genetic algorithm approach to the balanced allocation of customers to multiple warehouses with varying capacities
A genetic algorithm approach to the balanced allocation of customers to multiple warehouses with varying capacities
2005,
With the increasing importance of seamless supply chain integration to business...
Minimizing the total cost in an integrated Vendor-Managed Inventory system
Minimizing the total cost in an integrated Vendor-Managed Inventory system
2005,
In this paper we consider a complex production–distribution system, where a...
A stochastic Petri net approach for inventory rationing in multi-echelon supply chains
A stochastic Petri net approach for inventory rationing in multi-echelon supply chains
2005,
Manufacturing supply chains are considered as discrete event dynamical systems (DEDS)...
New multiobjective metaheuristic solution procedures for capital investment planning
New multiobjective metaheuristic solution procedures for capital investment planning
2005,
Capital investment planning is a periodic management task that is particularly...
A metaheuristic to solve a location–routing problem with non-linear costs
A metaheuristic to solve a location–routing problem with non-linear costs
2005,
The paper deals with a location–routing problem with non-linear cost functions....
Multi-path approach for reliability–redundancy allocation using a scaling method
Multi-path approach for reliability–redundancy allocation using a scaling method
2005,
The reliability–redundancy allocation problem is an optimization problem that...
A distributed shifting bottleneck heuristic for complex job shops
A distributed shifting bottleneck heuristic for complex job shops
2005,
In this paper, we consider distributed versions of a modified shifting bottleneck...
Scheduling a single batch processing machine with arbitrary job sizes and incompatible job families
Scheduling a single batch processing machine with arbitrary job sizes and incompatible job families
2005,
Motivated by a bottleneck operation in a multi-layer ceramic capacitor production...
A new algorithm for dispatching time-limited tasks
A new algorithm for dispatching time-limited tasks
2004,
A new algorithm for dispatching time-limited tasks is advanced, and the soundness of...
Complexity and heuristic algorithm for parallel machine scheduling problem with release times and a single server
Complexity and heuristic algorithm for parallel machine scheduling problem with release times and a single server
2004,
We discuss parallel machine scheduling problem with a single server. Before...
Study on strategies of overcoming deadlocks in GA-based solution for JSSP
Study on strategies of overcoming deadlocks in GA-based solution for JSSP
2004,
Genetic algorithm is widely applied to the job shop scheduling problem (JSSP) and is...
A branch and bound approach and heuristic algorithms for scheduling a batching machine
A branch and bound approach and heuristic algorithms for scheduling a batching machine
2004,
A batch machine or batching processing machine is one that can process several jobs...
Minimizing labor requirements in a periodic vehicle loading problem
Minimizing labor requirements in a periodic vehicle loading problem
2005,
In this paper, we address a logistics problem that a manufacturer of auto parts in the...
Dynamic vehicle routing by means of a genetic algorithm
Dynamic vehicle routing by means of a genetic algorithm
2005,
Purpose – To propose and to evaluate a new genetic algorithm (GA) for solving...
Local search for vehicle routing and scheduling problems: Review and conceptual integration
Local search for vehicle routing and scheduling problems: Review and conceptual integration
2005,
Local search and local search-based metaheuristics are currently the only available...
A self-adjusting algorithm for driver scheduling
A self-adjusting algorithm for driver scheduling
2005,
Public transport driver scheduling is a world wide problem, which is NP-hard. Although...
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