Keyword: heuristics

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The berth allocation problem: models and solution methods
The berth allocation problem: models and solution methods
2004,
In this paper, we consider the problem of allocating space at berth for vessels with...
A neighborhood search algorithm for the combined through and fleet assignment model with time windows
A neighborhood search algorithm for the combined through and fleet assignment model with time windows
2004,
The fleet assignment model (FAM) for an airline assigns fleet types to a set of flight...
Combination of geographical information system and efficient routing algorithms for real life distribution operations
Combination of geographical information system and efficient routing algorithms for real life distribution operations
2004,
This paper presents a decision support system employing a metaheuristic algorithm...
Towards a decision support system for the ready concrete distribution system: A case of a Greek company
Towards a decision support system for the ready concrete distribution system: A case of a Greek company
2004,
The aim of this paper is to present an approach to the design of a Decision Support...
A new heuristic for minimal makespan in flow shops with multiple processors and no intermediate storage
A new heuristic for minimal makespan in flow shops with multiple processors and no intermediate storage
2004,
The general scheduling problem in a flow shop with multiple processors (FSMP) is...
Hybrid flow-shop scheduling problems with multiprocessor task systems
Hybrid flow-shop scheduling problems with multiprocessor task systems
2004,
Hybrid flow-shop problems and problems with multiprocessor task systems have remained...
No-wait flowshops with bicriteria of makespan and maximum lateness
No-wait flowshops with bicriteria of makespan and maximum lateness
2004,
We address the m -machine no-wait flowshop scheduling problem with a weighted sum of...
A fuzzy robust scheduling approach for product development projects
A fuzzy robust scheduling approach for product development projects
2004,
Efficient scheduling of a product development project is difficult, since a...
A repairing technique for the local search of the job-shop problem
A repairing technique for the local search of the job-shop problem
2004,
The local search technique has become a widely used tool for solving many...
Computing a lower approximation of the compulsory part of a task with varying duration and varying resource consumption
Computing a lower approximation of the compulsory part of a task with varying duration and varying resource consumption
2004,
This paper considers a generalisation of the classical RCPSP problem: the resource...
Job scheduling with technical constraints
Job scheduling with technical constraints
2004,
Many scheduling problems that arise in industry have technical constraints unique to...
A two-stage heuristic for disassembly scheduling with assembly product structure
A two-stage heuristic for disassembly scheduling with assembly product structure
2004,
Disassembly scheduling, one of the important operational problems in disassembly...
A priority list based heuristic for the job shop problem: part 2 tabu search
A priority list based heuristic for the job shop problem: part 2 tabu search
2004,
Following a recent paper by the same author, a priority list-based tabu search...
New heuristics for m-machine no-wait flowshop to minimize total completion time
New heuristics for m-machine no-wait flowshop to minimize total completion time
2004,
This paper presents several new heuristics for the m -machines no-wait flowshop with...
A greedy-based neighborhood search approach to a nurse rostering problem
A greedy-based neighborhood search approach to a nurse rostering problem
2004,
A practical nurse rostering problem, which arises at a ward of an Italian hospital, is...
Iterative restart technique for solving timetabling problems
Iterative restart technique for solving timetabling problems
2004,
Restart techniques for randomizing complete search algorithms were proposed recently...
Local search for shift design
Local search for shift design
2004,
Designing shifts is one of the important stages in the general workforce scheduling...
A comparison of discrete and continuous neural network approaches to solve the class/teacher timetabling problem
A comparison of discrete and continuous neural network approaches to solve the class/teacher timetabling problem
2004,
This study explores the application of neural network-based heuristics to the...
Using tabu search with longer-term memory and relaxation to create examination timetables
Using tabu search with longer-term memory and relaxation to create examination timetables
2004,
Several methods have been developed over the past four decades for producing...
Global constraints for round robin tournament scheduling
Global constraints for round robin tournament scheduling
2004,
In the presence of side-constraints and optimization criteria, round robin tournament...
A case study of single shift planning and scheduling under annualized hours: A simple three-step approach
A case study of single shift planning and scheduling under annualized hours: A simple three-step approach
2004,
In the current economic and industrial conditions, with demand ever fluctuating,...
A threshold accepting metaheuristic for the heterogeneous fixed fleet vehicle routing problem
A threshold accepting metaheuristic for the heterogeneous fixed fleet vehicle routing problem
2004,
The purpose of this paper is to present a new metaheuristic, termed the backtracking...
A heuristic algorithm for solving hazardous materials distribution problems
A heuristic algorithm for solving hazardous materials distribution problems
2004,
A type of decision of major importance that directly affects the performance of a...
Solving a vehicle routing problem by balancing the vehicles time utilization
Solving a vehicle routing problem by balancing the vehicles time utilization
2004,
Various vehicle routing problems (VRP) appear in the literature due to their important...
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