Keyword: heuristics

Found 5460 papers in total
Efficiency of metaheuristics to schedule general flexible job-shop
Efficiency of metaheuristics to schedule general flexible job-shop
2001,
We consider a flexible job-shop which is quite general because characterized by...
A hybrid algorithm for the non-guillotine cutting problem
A hybrid algorithm for the non-guillotine cutting problem
2002,
In this article, a meta-heuristic method to solve the non-guillotine cutting stock...
Combinatorial optimization for trip planning
Combinatorial optimization for trip planning
2001,
This paper sketches why trip planning is important but also why it is a difficult...
An interactive decision support system for the design of rapid public transit networks
An interactive decision support system for the design of rapid public transit networks
2002,
This article describes a visual interactive decision support system for the...
An alternative heuristic for medianoid and centroid problems in the plane
An alternative heuristic for medianoid and centroid problems in the plane
2003,
This paper develops two heuristics for solving the centroid problem on a plane with...
Solving large-scale maximum expected covering location problems by genetic algorithms: A comparative study
Solving large-scale maximum expected covering location problems by genetic algorithms: A comparative study
2002,
This paper compares the performance of genetic algorithms (GAs) on large-scale maximum...
Solving the multiple competitive facilities location problem
Solving the multiple competitive facilities location problem
2002,
In this paper we propose five heuristic procedures for the solution of the multiple...
The maximum capture problem with random utilities: Problem formulation and algorithms
The maximum capture problem with random utilities: Problem formulation and algorithms
2002,
A model for the optimal location of new facilities in a competitive market is...
Local search algorithms for the min–max loop layout problem
Local search algorithms for the min–max loop layout problem
2002,
In the min–max loop layout problem, machines are to be arranged around a loop of...
An integrated approach for planning the adoption of client/server systems
An integrated approach for planning the adoption of client/server systems
2002,
A large number of organizations are adopting the client/server technology. For an...
Two-machine flowshop scheduling with a secondary criterion
Two-machine flowshop scheduling with a secondary criterion
2003,
This paper develops mathematical programming formulations, a branch-and-bound...
Efficient heuristics for flowshop sequencing with the objectives of makespan and flowtime minimisation
Efficient heuristics for flowshop sequencing with the objectives of makespan and flowtime minimisation
2002,
In this paper we analyse the performance of flowshop sequencing heuristics with...
Single machine earliness–tardiness scheduling with resource-dependent release dates
Single machine earliness–tardiness scheduling with resource-dependent release dates
2002,
This paper deals with the single machine earliness and tardiness scheduling problem...
An approximation algorithm for scheduling trees of malleable tasks
An approximation algorithm for scheduling trees of malleable tasks
2002,
This work presents an approximation algorithm for scheduling the tasks of a parallel...
An ant colony optimization algorithm to solve a 2-machine bicriteria flowshop scheduling problem
An ant colony optimization algorithm to solve a 2-machine bicriteria flowshop scheduling problem
2002,
Consider the 2-machine flowshop scheduling problem with the objective of minimizing...
Tabu search for single machine scheduling with distinct due windows and weighted earliness/tardiness penalties
Tabu search for single machine scheduling with distinct due windows and weighted earliness/tardiness penalties
2002,
A single machine scheduling problem with distinct due windows to minimize total...
A note on minimum makespan assembly plans
A note on minimum makespan assembly plans
2002,
An important class of problems in manufacturing are those in which there is an item to...
Scheduling continuous casting of aluminum using a multiple objective ant colony optimization metaheuristic
Scheduling continuous casting of aluminum using a multiple objective ant colony optimization metaheuristic
2002,
This paper presents an ant colony optimization metaheuristic for the solution of an...
A two-carousel storage location problem
A two-carousel storage location problem
2003,
We describe a problem of storing products in carousels that are grouped in pods of...
A decision support model for selecting product/service benefit positionings
A decision support model for selecting product/service benefit positionings
2002,
The art (and science) of successful product/service positioning generally hinges on...
A solution procedure for a pattern sequencing problem as part of a one-dimensional cutting stock problem in the steel industry
A solution procedure for a pattern sequencing problem as part of a one-dimensional cutting stock problem in the steel industry
2002,
To cut reinforcing bars for concrete buildings, machines are used which have...
An effective quasi-human based heuristic for solving the rectangle packing problem
An effective quasi-human based heuristic for solving the rectangle packing problem
2002,
In this paper, we introduce an effective deterministic heuristic, Less Flexibility...
A 2-exchange heuristic for nesting problems
A 2-exchange heuristic for nesting problems
2002,
This paper describes a new heuristic for the nesting problem based on a 2-exchange...
An algorithm for polygon placement using a bottom-left strategy
An algorithm for polygon placement using a bottom-left strategy
2002,
This paper describes a fast and efficient implementation of a bottom-left (BL)...
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