Keyword: heuristics

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A contribution to the stochastic flow shop scheduling problem
A contribution to the stochastic flow shop scheduling problem
2003,
This paper deals with performance evaluation and scheduling problems in m machine...
Augmented neural networks for task scheduling
Augmented neural networks for task scheduling
2003,
We propose a new approach, called Augmented Neural Networks (Aug NN) for solving the...
D-ants: savings based ants divide and conquer the vehicle routing problem
D-ants: savings based ants divide and conquer the vehicle routing problem
2004,
This paper presents an algorithm that builds on the Savings based Ant System and...
Local search with annealing-like restarts to solve the vehicle routing problem with time windows
Local search with annealing-like restarts to solve the vehicle routing problem with time windows
2003,
In this paper, we propose a metaheuristic based on annealing-like restarts to...
Genetic local search with distance preserving recombination operator for a vehicle routing problem
Genetic local search with distance preserving recombination operator for a vehicle routing problem
2003,
The paper describes a systematic adaptation of the genetic local search algorithm to a...
New savings based algorithms for time constrained pickup and delivery of full truckloads
New savings based algorithms for time constrained pickup and delivery of full truckloads
2003,
In this paper we deal with the pickup and delivery of full truckloads under time...
Capacity expansion of fiber optic networks with wavelength division multiplexing systems: problem formulation and comparative analysis
Capacity expansion of fiber optic networks with wavelength division multiplexing systems: problem formulation and comparative analysis
2004,
In this paper we provide an arc-path formulation for the problem of locating and...
Approximate algorithms for constrained circular cutting problems
Approximate algorithms for constrained circular cutting problems
2004,
In this paper, we study the problem of cutting a rectangular plate R of dimensions...
Using penalty function and Tabu search to solve cell formation problems with fixed cell cost
Using penalty function and Tabu search to solve cell formation problems with fixed cell cost
2004,
In this paper, an integrated approach for manufacturing cell formation with fixed...
Human factor policy testing in the sequencing of manual mixed model assembly lines
Human factor policy testing in the sequencing of manual mixed model assembly lines
2004,
In this paper the human resource management in manual mixed model assembly U-lines is...
Product line selection and pricing under a share-of-surplus choice model
Product line selection and pricing under a share-of-surplus choice model
2003,
Product line selection and pricing decisions are critical to the profitability of many...
A model and solution method for multi-period sales promotion design
A model and solution method for multi-period sales promotion design
2003,
This research addresses the optimal design of a series of promotions (which might...
An indirect Genetic Algorithm for a nurse-scheduling problem
An indirect Genetic Algorithm for a nurse-scheduling problem
2004,
This paper describes a Genetic Algorithms (GAs) approach to a manpower-scheduling...
Solving spread spectrum radar polyphase code design problem by tabu search and variable neighbourhood search
Solving spread spectrum radar polyphase code design problem by tabu search and variable neighbourhood search
2003,
A basic variable neighbourhood search (VNS) heuristic is applied for the first time to...
Genetic search methods in air traffic control
Genetic search methods in air traffic control
2004,
Of primary importance to the efficient operation and profitability of an airline is...
Analysis of heuristic solutions to the best choice problem
Analysis of heuristic solutions to the best choice problem
2003,
In the sequential decision making task known as the best choice problem, n items are...
Variable neighborhood tabu search and its application to the median cycle problem
Variable neighborhood tabu search and its application to the median cycle problem
2003,
The variable neighborhood tabu search consists of a constructive phase and a series of...
A variable neighborhood search for graph coloring
A variable neighborhood search for graph coloring
2003,
Descent methods for combinatorial optimization proceed by performing a sequence of...
A tabu search algorithm for self-healing ring network design
A tabu search algorithm for self-healing ring network design
2003,
We consider the problem of designing self-healing rings in order to protect the...
An empirical study of impact of crossover operators on the performance of non-binary genetic algorithm based neural approaches for classification
An empirical study of impact of crossover operators on the performance of non-binary genetic algorithm based neural approaches for classification
2004,
We study the performance of genetic algorithm (GA) based artificial neural network...
Guidelines for the use of meta-heuristics in combinatorial optimization
Guidelines for the use of meta-heuristics in combinatorial optimization
2003,
the 18th EURO Summer/Winter Institute (ESWI XVIII) took place during the spring 2000...
The capacitated lot-sizing problem with linked lot sizes
The capacitated lot-sizing problem with linked lot sizes
2003,
In this paper a new mixed integer programming model formulation and its incorporation...
A knowledge-based evolutionary strategy for scheduling problems with bottlenecks
A knowledge-based evolutionary strategy for scheduling problems with bottlenecks
2003,
In this paper we confront a family of scheduling problems by means of genetic...
Using genetic algorithms for single-machine bicriteria scheduling problems
Using genetic algorithms for single-machine bicriteria scheduling problems
2003,
We consider two bicriteria scheduling problems on a single machine: minimizing...
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