Keyword: heuristics

Found 5460 papers in total
A 6/5‐approximation algorithm for the maximum 3‐cover problem
2013,
In the maximum cover problem, we are given a collection of sets over a ground set of...
Computational risk management techniques for fixed charge network flow problems with uncertain arc failures
2013,
We consider a formulation for the fixed charge network flow (FCNF) problem subject to...
Efficient model for interval goal programming with arbitrary penalty function
2013,
Penalty function is a key factor in interval goal programming (IGP), especially for...
Shape optimization of continua using NURBS as basis functions
2013,
The present paper introduces a numerical solution to shape optimization problems of...
Competitive travelling salesmen problem: A hyper‐heuristic approach
2013,
We introduce a novel variant of the travelling salesmen problem and propose a...
Technical note: a systematic procedure based on CALIBRA and the Nelder & Mead algorithm for fine‐tuning metaheuristics
2013,
The problem of setting the parameter values of a metaheuristic algorithm that optimise...
Network design model with evacuation constraints
2013,
In recent years terrorism activities have been increasing in scope worldwide as well...
A genetic algorithm for two‐stage no‐wait hybrid flow shop scheduling problem
2013,
Considering the practical application and the computational complexity of the...
A hybrid genetic‐variable neighborhood search algorithm for the cell formation problem based on grouping efficacy
2013,
Cell formation problem attempts to group machines and part families in dedicated...
A network transformation heuristic approach for the deviation flow refueling location model
2013,
In the early stages of development, alternative‐fuel vehicles will tend to have...
The minimum cost perfect matching problem with conflict pair constraints
2013,
In this paper we address the minimum cost perfect matching problem with conflict pair...
Three‐stage hybrid‐flowshop model for cross‐docking
2013,
This paper deals with the optimization of a cross‐docking system. It is modeled...
Integrated staffing and scheduling for an aircraft line maintenance problem
2013,
This paper studies the problem of constructing the workforce schedules of an aircraft...
Heuristic for the rectangular strip packing problem with rotation of items
2013,
This paper presents a heuristic algorithm for the rectangular strip packing problem,...
Dynamic Portfolio Optimization with Transaction Costs: Heuristics and Dual Bounds
2011,
We consider the problem of dynamic portfolio optimization in a discrete-time,...
A Network Simplex Algorithm for the Equal Flow Problem on a Generalized Network
2013,
A network simplex algorithm is described for the minimum‐cost network flow...
Max‐k‐Cut by the Discrete Dynamic Convexized Method
2013,
In this paper, we propose a ‘multistart‐type’ algorithm for solving...
Teaching Note–Implementing Line Balancing Heuristics in Spreadsheets
2013,
Two previous papers in INFORMS Transactions on Education demonstrated an innovative...
Master physician scheduling problem
2013,
We study a real‐world problem arising from the operations of a hospital service...
A heuristic approach based on shortest path problems for integrated flight, aircraft, and passenger rescheduling under disruptions
2013,
In this paper, we present a heuristic method to solve an airline disruption management...
An Improved Algorithm for a Bicriteria Batching Scheduling            Problem
2013,
This note is concerned with the bicriteria scheduling problem on a...
A new model and a hyper‐heuristic approach for two‐dimensional shelf space allocation
2013,
In this paper, we propose a two‐dimensional shelf space allocation model. The...
Variable neighborhood search for the travelling deliveryman problem
2013,
A travelling deliveryman needs to find a tour such that the total waiting time of all...
The crane scheduling problem: models and solution approaches
2013,
In this paper, we study the crane scheduling problem for a vessel after the vessel is...
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