Keyword: heuristics

Found 5460 papers in total
SONET ring sizing with genetic algorithms
SONET ring sizing with genetic algorithms
1997,
We describe an optimization problem that arises in SONET ring sizing. We compare...
Buffer allocation for an integer nonlinear network design problem
Buffer allocation for an integer nonlinear network design problem
1997,
The Buffer Allocation Problem (BAP) is a nonlinear, multi-objective one in integer...
Genetic Algorithms for product design
Genetic Algorithms for product design
1996,
Product design is increasingly recognized as a critical activity that has a...
Planning and consolidating shipments from a warehouse
Planning and consolidating shipments from a warehouse
1997,
A typical warehouse or distribution centre ships material to various customer...
Optimising inventory
Optimising inventory
1997,
This is the story of how a relatively simple rule of thumb for prestocking before a...
A design of the minimum cost ring-chain network with dual-homing survivability: A tabu search approach
A design of the minimum cost ring-chain network with dual-homing survivability: A tabu search approach
1997,
This article discusses a design of the ring-chain architecture with dual homing...
Optimizing distributed join queries: A genetic algorithm approach
Optimizing distributed join queries: A genetic algorithm approach
1997,
Optimizing join queries is a major problem in distributed database systems,...
Integrating routing and inventory decisions in one-warehouse multiretailer multiproduct distribution systems
Integrating routing and inventory decisions in one-warehouse multiretailer multiproduct distribution systems
1997,
We consider distribution systems with a central warehouse and many retailers that...
Analytical evaluation of heuristics performance for the single-level lot-sizing problem for products with constant demand
Analytical evaluation of heuristics performance for the single-level lot-sizing problem for products with constant demand
1997,
In this paper we examine the performance of several commonly used heuristics for the...
A branch-and-bound algorithm for the transportation problem with location of p transshipment points
A branch-and-bound algorithm for the transportation problem with location of p transshipment points
1997,
A transshipment-related problem is considered. This problem involves a system with a...
A new heuristic approach for the multi-item dynamic lot sizing problem
A new heuristic approach for the multi-item dynamic lot sizing problem
1994,
In this paper a framework for a new heuristic approach for solving the single level...
A simple lower bound to the dynamic assembly problem
A simple lower bound to the dynamic assembly problem
1994,
We consider the multi-stage assembly problem where many components are assembled to...
On practical resource allocation for production planning and scheduling with period overlapping setups
On practical resource allocation for production planning and scheduling with period overlapping setups
1994,
Capacity requirements planning is normally based on long-term demand forecasts and...
A tabu search-based approach for scheduling job-shop type flexible manufacturing systems
A tabu search-based approach for scheduling job-shop type flexible manufacturing systems
1997,
The problem of scheduling parts in a job-shop type flexible manufacturing system (FMS)...
An adaptive memory heuristic for a class of vehicle routing problems with minmax objective
An adaptive memory heuristic for a class of vehicle routing problems with minmax objective
1997,
We propose an heuristic for a class of vehicle routing problems (VRPs) with minmax...
An algorithm for a cutting stock problem on a strip
An algorithm for a cutting stock problem on a strip
1997,
A cutting stock problem is formulated as follows: a set of rectangular pieces must be...
Optimisation of resource utilization at a university – an allocation problem
Optimisation of resource utilization at a university – an allocation problem
1995,
Student enrolment at the University of Natal has been increasing steadily over the...
A decision support system for a large, multi-event tournament
A decision support system for a large, multi-event tournament
1997,
A common tournament format used for sports such as baseball, tennis and curling is an...
Increasing the operational efficiency of container terminals in Australia
Increasing the operational efficiency of container terminals in Australia
1997,
This paper discusses the major factors influencing the transfer efficiency of rail...
Solving the anti-covering location problem using Lagrangian relaxation
Solving the anti-covering location problem using Lagrangian relaxation
1997,
The Anti-Covering Location Problem (ACLP) is a member of an important class of spatial...
An efficient heuristic for a partially observable Markov decision process of machine replacement
An efficient heuristic for a partially observable Markov decision process of machine replacement
1997,
There is, so far, only limited practical experience applying solution schemes for...
A heuristic algorithm for determining replacement policies in k-out-of-n systems
A heuristic algorithm for determining replacement policies in k-out-of-n systems
1997,
The authors study a discrete-time, infinite-horizon, dynamic programming model for the...
A methodology for simultaneously dealing with machine duplication and part subcontracting in cellular manufacturing systems
A methodology for simultaneously dealing with machine duplication and part subcontracting in cellular manufacturing systems
1997,
In this article, the authors present a model and a solution algorithm for dealing...
Job selection in a heavily loaded shop
Job selection in a heavily loaded shop
1997,
Recently, Slotnick and Morton address a job selection problem in a heavily loaded...
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