Keyword: heuristics

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An efficient heuristic algorithm for the bottleneck traveling salesman problem
An efficient heuristic algorithm for the bottleneck traveling salesman problem
2009,
This paper describes a new heuristic algorithm for the bottleneck traveling salesman...
Bees algorithm for generalized assignment problem
Bees algorithm for generalized assignment problem
2010,
Bees algorithm (BA) is a new member of meta-heuristics. BA tries to model natural...
Investigation of a new GRASP-based clustering algorithm applied to biological data
Investigation of a new GRASP-based clustering algorithm applied to biological data
2010,
A large amount of biological data has been produced in the last years. Important...
Fixed Charge Transportation Problems: a new heuristic approach based on Lagrangean relaxation and the solving of core problems
Fixed Charge Transportation Problems: a new heuristic approach based on Lagrangean relaxation and the solving of core problems
2009,
In this paper the Fixed Charge Transportation Problem is considered. A new heuristic...
Bidirectional best-fit heuristic for orthogonal rectangular strip packing
Bidirectional best-fit heuristic for orthogonal rectangular strip packing
2009,
In a non-guillotinable rectangular strip packing problem (RF-SPP), the best orthogonal...
The search for the optimal number of kanbans in unstable assembly-tree layout systems under intensive loading conditions
The search for the optimal number of kanbans in unstable assembly-tree layout systems under intensive loading conditions
2009,
The JIT system and its operational techniques have shown noticeable advantages when...
A diversity-enriched variant of discrete PSO (particle swarm optimization) applied to the design of water distribution networks
A diversity-enriched variant of discrete PSO (particle swarm optimization) applied to the design of water distribution networks
2008,
The design of water distribution networks (WDNs) is addressed by using a variant of...
Industrial waste recycling strategies optimization problem: mixed integer programming model and heuristics
Industrial waste recycling strategies optimization problem: mixed integer programming model and heuristics
2008,
Manufacturers have a legal accountability to deal with industrial waste generated from...
Heuristics with a new block strategy for the single and multiple containers loading problems
Heuristics with a new block strategy for the single and multiple containers loading problems
2010,
A heuristic algorithm using new block strategy for the heterogeneous single and...
The challenge of optimizing expensive black boxes: a scatter search/rough set theory approach
The challenge of optimizing expensive black boxes: a scatter search/rough set theory approach
2010,
There is renewed interest in the development of effective and efficient methods for...
A fast heuristic algorithm for the maximum concurrent k-splittable flow problem
A fast heuristic algorithm for the maximum concurrent k-splittable flow problem
2009,
In this paper, we propose a fast heuristic algorithm for the maximum concurrent...
Metaheuristics for the Integrated Machine Allocation and Layout Problem (IMALP)
Metaheuristics for the Integrated Machine Allocation and Layout Problem (IMALP)
2010,
The Integrated Machine Allocation and Layout Problem (IMALP) is the problem of...
An improved heuristic for the Capacitated Lot‐Sizing (CLS) problem
An improved heuristic for the Capacitated Lot‐Sizing (CLS) problem
2010,
In this research, we present a heuristic for the Capacitated Lot‐Sizing (CLS)...
Interactive fuzzy multiobjective reliability optimization using NSGA-II
Interactive fuzzy multiobjective reliability optimization using NSGA-II
2009,
In many practical situations where reliability enhancement is involved, the decision...
Intelligent optimization techniques making practical emergency responder senior networks
Intelligent optimization techniques making practical emergency responder senior networks
2009,
Swarm intelligence algorithms are developed to solve different aspect of the complex...
Analysis of some greedy algorithms for the single-sink fixed-charge transportation problem
Analysis of some greedy algorithms for the single-sink fixed-charge transportation problem
2009,
The single-sink fixed-charge transportation problem (SSFCTP) consists of finding a...
Heuristics for multi-period capacity expansion in local telecommunications networks
Heuristics for multi-period capacity expansion in local telecommunications networks
2009,
In this paper, different heuristics are devised to solve a multi-period capacity...
A new Lagrangean approach to the pooling problem
A new Lagrangean approach to the pooling problem
2009,
We present a new Lagrangean approach for the pooling problem. The relaxation targets...
Evolutionary multiobjective optimization in noisy problem environments
Evolutionary multiobjective optimization in noisy problem environments
2009,
This paper presents a multiobjective evolutionary algorithm (MOEA) capable of handling...
An effective heuristic for large-scale capacitated facility location problems
An effective heuristic for large-scale capacitated facility location problems
2009,
The Capacitated Facility Location Problem ( CFLP ) consists of locating a set of...
Simultaneous optimization of level of repair and spare parts allocation for MIME systems under availability constraint with simulation and a meta-heuristic
Simultaneous optimization of level of repair and spare parts allocation for MIME systems under availability constraint with simulation and a meta-heuristic
2009,
In this paper, an analysis problem of repair levels and spare part allocation for...
Design of supply chain networks with multi-phased discount price and service level: formulation, complexity, and algorithm
Design of supply chain networks with multi-phased discount price and service level: formulation, complexity, and algorithm
2009,
A mixed integer programming problem is developed in this paper for the purpose of...
A cross entropy-based metaheuristic algorithm for large-scale capacitated facility location problems
A cross entropy-based metaheuristic algorithm for large-scale capacitated facility location problems
2009,
In this paper, we present a metaheuristic-based algorithm for the capacitated facility...
Optimization of aircraft structural components by using nature-inspired algorithms and multi-fidelity approximations
Optimization of aircraft structural components by using nature-inspired algorithms and multi-fidelity approximations
2009,
In this work, a flat pressure bulkhead reinforced by an array of beams is designed...
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