Keyword: heuristics

Found 5460 papers in total
Network distance characteristics that affect computational effort in p-median location problems
Network distance characteristics that affect computational effort in p-median location problems
2000,
In solving location models, the effort expended and the quality of the solutions...
Greedy heuristic algorithms for manpower shift planning
Greedy heuristic algorithms for manpower shift planning
2000,
Consideration is given to a particular personnel planning problem faced by a food...
A genetic algorithm for flexible manufacturing systems part type selection and machine loading
A genetic algorithm for flexible manufacturing systems part type selection and machine loading
2000,
Part type selection (PTS) and machine loading are two major problems in the production...
An efficient method for scheduling construction projects with resource constraints
An efficient method for scheduling construction projects with resource constraints
2001,
In construction scheduling, conflicts can arise when activities require common...
A genetic algorithm-based fuzzy optimal model for construction time–cost trade-off
A genetic algorithm-based fuzzy optimal model for construction time–cost trade-off
2001,
Owing to different resource utilization, activity duration might need to be adjusted...
Project scheduling with time-varying resource constraints
Project scheduling with time-varying resource constraints
2000,
With industrial projects increasing in complexity and size, determining realizable...
Scheduling two machines that require multiple types of maintenance, for a single operation
Scheduling two machines that require multiple types of maintenance, for a single operation
2000,
The problem explored was of using two machines, one at a time, to perform a continuous...
Bidirectional planning: Improving priority rule-based heuristics for scheduling resource-constrained projects
Bidirectional planning: Improving priority rule-based heuristics for scheduling resource-constrained projects
2000,
As projects grow in complexity and size finding realizable schedules which efficiently...
Selecting scheduling heuristics using neural networks
Selecting scheduling heuristics using neural networks
2000,
This paper discusses the application of neural networks to select the best heuristic...
A simple heuristic for maximizing service of carousel storage
A simple heuristic for maximizing service of carousel storage
2000,
We consider a system that stores cases of items. Items are removed from storage in...
Heuristic algorithm to solve the multi-floor layout problem with the consideration of elevator utilization
Heuristic algorithm to solve the multi-floor layout problem with the consideration of elevator utilization
1999,
This paper presents an algorithm to get a solution of the facility layout problem for...
A Lagrangean relax-and-cut approach for the two-stage capacitated facility location problem
A Lagrangean relax-and-cut approach for the two-stage capacitated facility location problem
2000,
The two-stage capacitated facility location problem is to find the optimal locations...
Heuristics for selecting machines and determining buffer capacities in assembly systems
Heuristics for selecting machines and determining buffer capacities in assembly systems
2000,
This paper considers a design problem of assembly systems consisting of stations and...
New lot-sizing formulations for less nervous production schedules
New lot-sizing formulations for less nervous production schedules
2000,
Previously scheduled production plans frequently need to be updated because of demand...
Machine duplication and part subcontracting in the presence of alternative cell locations in manufacturing cell design
Machine duplication and part subcontracting in the presence of alternative cell locations in manufacturing cell design
2000,
In this paper a model and a solution algorithm are reported to simultaneously deal...
An equitable approach to the payment scheduling problem in project management
An equitable approach to the payment scheduling problem in project management
2000,
This study reports on a new approach to the payment scheduling problem. In this...
Experimental evaluation of state-of-the-art heuristics for the resource-constrained project scheduling problem
Experimental evaluation of state-of-the-art heuristics for the resource-constrained project scheduling problem
2000,
We consider heuristic algorithms for the resource-constrained project scheduling...
A multicriteria heuristic method to improve resource allocation in multiproject scheduling
A multicriteria heuristic method to improve resource allocation in multiproject scheduling
2000,
Many works published in the area of project management make reference to the...
Lot streaming and scheduling heuristics for m-machine no-wait flowshops
Lot streaming and scheduling heuristics for m-machine no-wait flowshops
2000,
The objective of this paper is to minimize makespan in m-machine no-wait flowshops...
Efficiency of reductions of job-shop to flow-shop problems
Efficiency of reductions of job-shop to flow-shop problems
2000,
We study the problem of scheduling N independent jobs in a job-shop environment. Each...
Sequencing of jobs in some production systems
Sequencing of jobs in some production systems
2000,
We consider a real-life problem of scheduling clients' orders in the production of...
Sequencing jobs on a single machine: A neural network approach
Sequencing jobs on a single machine: A neural network approach
2000,
This paper presents an approach for single machine job sequencing problems that is...
A polynomial activity insertion algorithm in a multi-resource schedule with cumulative constraints and multiple modes
A polynomial activity insertion algorithm in a multi-resource schedule with cumulative constraints and multiple modes
2000,
In this paper, a polynomial activity insertion algorithm in a multi-resource schedule...
Minimizing weighted tardiness of jobs with stochastic interruptions in parallel machines
Minimizing weighted tardiness of jobs with stochastic interruptions in parallel machines
2000,
In this paper, we address the problem of minimizing expected total weighted tardiness...
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