Keyword: heuristics

Found 5460 papers in total
A great deluge algorithm for a real-world examination timetabling problem
A great deluge algorithm for a real-world examination timetabling problem
2015,
The examination timetabling problem involves assigning exams to a specific or limited...
The single facility location problem with time-dependent weights and relocation cost over a continuous time horizon
The single facility location problem with time-dependent weights and relocation cost over a continuous time horizon
2015,
In this study, we investigate the problem of locating a facility in continuous space...
Analysis of ticket queues with reneging customers
Analysis of ticket queues with reneging customers
2015,
In this paper we analyse queues in which customer waiting positions are represented by...
A column generation algorithm for tactical timber transportation planning
A column generation algorithm for tactical timber transportation planning
2015,
We present a tactical wood flow model that appears in the context of the Canadian...
The offshore wind farm array cable layout problem: a planar open vehicle routing problem
The offshore wind farm array cable layout problem: a planar open vehicle routing problem
2015,
In an offshore wind farm (OWF), the turbines are connected to a transformer by cable...
Scheduling jobs with release dates, equal processing times, and inclusive processing set restrictions
Scheduling jobs with release dates, equal processing times, and inclusive processing set restrictions
2015,
We consider the problem of scheduling a given set of n jobs with equal processing...
Dynamic task allocation in distributed computing systems by heuristic algorithms
Dynamic task allocation in distributed computing systems by heuristic algorithms
2014,
Efficient task scheduling is a crucial step to achieve high performance for...
Analysis of linkage network of queues with a multi stage flowshop scheduling system
Analysis of linkage network of queues with a multi stage flowshop scheduling system
2014,
In today's information age society, where activities are highly interdependent and...
A representation scheme for integrated production and outbound distribution models
A representation scheme for integrated production and outbound distribution models
2014,
The integrated problem of production and distribution scheduling is relevant for both...
A Lagrangian heuristic for capacitated single item lot sizing problems
A Lagrangian heuristic for capacitated single item lot sizing problems
2015,
This paper presents a new Lagrangian heuristic to solve the general capacitated single...
Large-scale Unit Commitment under uncertainty
Large-scale Unit Commitment under uncertainty
2015,
The Unit Commitment problem in energy management aims at finding the optimal...
Exterior point simplex-type algorithms for linear and network optimization problems
Exterior point simplex-type algorithms for linear and network optimization problems
2015,
Two decades of research led to the development of a number of efficient algorithms...
Using the gravitational emulation local search algorithm to solve the multi-objective flexible dynamic job shop scheduling problem in Small and Medium Enterprises
Using the gravitational emulation local search algorithm to solve the multi-objective flexible dynamic job shop scheduling problem in Small and Medium Enterprises
2015,
Scheduling problems are naturally dynamic. Increasing flexibility will help solve...
Analysis of practical step size selection in stochastic approximation algorithms
Analysis of practical step size selection in stochastic approximation algorithms
2015,
For many popular stochastic approximation algorithms, such as the stochastic gradient...
Successive smoothing algorithm for solving large-scale optimization models with fixed cost
Successive smoothing algorithm for solving large-scale optimization models with fixed cost
2015,
This study addresses the solution of large‐scale, non‐convex...
Cost minimising order schedules for a capacitated inventory system
Cost minimising order schedules for a capacitated inventory system
2015,
In this paper, we study an inventory system with multiple retailers under periodic...
Valuated matroid-based algorithm for submodular welfare problem
Valuated matroid-based algorithm for submodular welfare problem
2015,
An algorithm for the submodular welfare problem is proposed based on the theory of...
A Fast Parallel Algorithm for Minimum-Cost Small Integral Flows
A Fast Parallel Algorithm for Minimum-Cost Small Integral Flows
2015,
We present a new approach to the minimum‐cost integral flow problem for small...
A heuristic framework based on linear programming to solve the constrained joint replenishment problem (C-JRP)
A heuristic framework based on linear programming to solve the constrained joint replenishment problem (C-JRP)
2013,
This paper presents a new approach to solve the joint replenishment problem under...
The single container loading problem with axle weight constraints
The single container loading problem with axle weight constraints
2013,
This paper considers a single container loading problem with practical constraints...
Parallel indirect solution of optimal control problems
Parallel indirect solution of optimal control problems
2014,
This paper presents an algorithm for the indirect solution of optimal control problems...
The usable leftover one-dimensional cutting stock problem–a priority-in-use heuristic
The usable leftover one-dimensional cutting stock problem–a priority-in-use heuristic
2013,
We consider a one‐dimensional cutting stock problem in which the material not...
Benefits of Hybrid Lateral Transshipments in Multi-Item Inventory Systems under Periodic Replenishment
Benefits of Hybrid Lateral Transshipments in Multi-Item Inventory Systems under Periodic Replenishment
2015,
Lateral transshipments are a method of responding to shortages of stock in a network...
A simple and effective evolutionary algorithm for multiobjective flexible job shop scheduling
A simple and effective evolutionary algorithm for multiobjective flexible job shop scheduling
2013,
This paper addresses the multiobjective flexible job shop scheduling problem (MOFJSP)...
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