Keyword: heuristics

Found 5460 papers in total
Artificial immune system to solve the problem of minimum generating tree with parameters
2007,
This work proposes an heuristical approach based on evolutionary computation, whose...
A survey for the quadratic assignment problem
2007,
The quadratic assignment problem (QAP), one of the most difficult problems in the...
Combinatorial instruments in the design of a heuristic for the quadratic assignment problem
2003,
This work discusses the use of a neighbouring structure in the design of specific...
A cross entropy algorithm for the Knapsack problem with setups
2008,
In this article we propose a new metaheuristic-based algorithm for the Integer...
A heuristic algorithm for a chance constrained stochastic program
2007,
A chance constrained stochastic program is considered that arises from an application...
Extension of the 2-p-opt and 1-shift algorithms to the heterogeneous probabilistic traveling salesman problem
2007,
The probabilistic traveling salesman problem is a well known problem that is quite...
Lower bounds and heuristics for the Windy Rural Postman Problem
2007,
In this paper we present several heuristic algorithms and a cutting-plane algorithm...
A threshold accepting heuristic with intense local search for the solution of special instances of the traveling salesman problem
2007,
In real life scheduling, variations of the standard traveling salesman problem are...
A simpler and better derandomization of an approximation algorithm for single source rent-or-buy
2007,
We present a very simple way of derandomizing the algorithm proposed by Gupta, Kumar...
A comparative study between the theory of cooperative games and a heuristic applied to a real problem of assigning costs
2002,
In this paper we study solution techniques for the cost allocation problem in access...
A multiperiod single processor scheduling problem with periodic requirements
2006,
A single processor must perform a set of jobs on a planning time horizon subdivided...
A new constraint test-case generator and the importance of hybrid optimizers
2006,
In the past decade, significant progress has been made in understanding problem...
Solving fractional problems with dynamic multistart improving hit-and-run
2007,
Fractional programming has numerous applications in economy and engineering. While...
Infeasible/feasible search trajectories and directional rounding in integer programming
2007,
The notion that strategies in non-linear and combinatorial optimization can benefit by...
Evaluation of nondominated solution sets for k-objective optimization problems: An exact method and approximations
2006,
Integrated Preference Functional (IPF) is a set functional that, given a discrete set...
A hybrid multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for solving truck and trailer vehicle routing problems
2006,
This paper considers a transportation problem for moving empty or laden containers for...
Resource downgrading
2007,
This paper aims to develop models to optimally manage costs associated with resources...
Optimal infrastructure design and expansion of broadband wireless access networks
2007,
This paper investigates the important infrastructure design and expansion problem for...
Exact and heuristic procedures for the material handling circular flow path design problem
2007,
In this study we develop optimization, decomposition, and heuristic procedures to...
Heuristic modeling of expectation formation in a complex experimental information environment
2007,
Academic subjects made judgmental forecasts of a graphically presented time series in...
How much information do we need?
2007,
Modern technology is succeeding in delivering more information to people at ever...
A heuristic for triggering emergency orders in an inventory system
2007,
This paper considers a single-echelon inventory system with a warehouse facing...
The profit maximizing capacitated lot-size (PCLSP) problem
2007,
This paper extends the results for capacitated lot-sizing research to include pricing....
Meta-heuristics for dynamic lot sizing: A review and comparison of solution approaches
2007,
Proofs from complexity theory as well as computational experiments indicate that most...
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