Keyword: heuristics: ant systems

Found 160 papers in total
Heuristics for the two-machine scheduling problem with a single server
Heuristics for the two-machine scheduling problem with a single server
2017,
In this paper, the NP‐hard two‐machine scheduling problem with a single...
The time-dependent orienteering problem with time windows: a fast ant colony system
The time-dependent orienteering problem with time windows: a fast ant colony system
2017,
This paper proposes a fast ant colony system based solution method to solve realistic...
An ant colony optimisation for data hiding in greyscale images
An ant colony optimisation for data hiding in greyscale images
2017,
The least significant bit (LSB) embedding method is one of the most...
Solving route optimisation problem in logistics distribution through an improved ant colony optimisation algorithm
Solving route optimisation problem in logistics distribution through an improved ant colony optimisation algorithm
2017,
In this paper, aiming at conventional Ant Colony algorithm's defects and shortcomings,...
Metaheuristics for truck loading in the car production industry
Metaheuristics for truck loading in the car production industry
2017,
The delivery of goods to car factories is a challenging problem. The French car...
Optimisation of recommended speed profile for train operation based on ant colony algorithm
Optimisation of recommended speed profile for train operation based on ant colony algorithm
2016,
An automatic train operation (ATO) system generally consists of the...
MMAS Versus Population-Based EA on a Family of Dynamic Fitness Functions
MMAS Versus Population-Based EA on a Family of Dynamic Fitness Functions
2016,
We study the behavior of a population‐based EA and the Max–Min Ant System...
Using a hybrid approach based on the particle swarm optimization and ant colony optimization to solve a joint order batching and picker routing problem
Using a hybrid approach based on the particle swarm optimization and ant colony optimization to solve a joint order batching and picker routing problem
2015,
Order picking is the most costly activity in a warehouse, because it is...
Simulation-optimization approach for the stochastic location-routing problem
Simulation-optimization approach for the stochastic location-routing problem
2015,
The location routing problem with stochastic transportation cost and vehicle travel...
A hybrid ant colony and simulated annealing algorithm to solve the container stacking problem at seaport terminal
A hybrid ant colony and simulated annealing algorithm to solve the container stacking problem at seaport terminal
2015,
In this paper, we study the container stacking problem (CSP) which is one of...
Profit maximization of TSP through a hybrid algorithm
Profit maximization of TSP through a hybrid algorithm
2015,
Here a new model of Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) with uncertain parameters is...
A study on the use of heuristics to solve a bilevel programming problem
A study on the use of heuristics to solve a bilevel programming problem
2015,
The bilevel programming problem is characterized as an optimization problem that has...
Parametric modelling of flexible plate structures using continuous ant colony optimization
Parametric modelling of flexible plate structures using continuous ant colony optimization
2015,
This paper presents parametric modelling of flexible plate structures using ant colony...
A multiobjective hybrid ant colony optimization approach applied to the assignment and scheduling problem
A multiobjective hybrid ant colony optimization approach applied to the assignment and scheduling problem
2014,
The assignment and scheduling problem is inherently multiobjective. It generally...
A multistage and multiple response optimization approach for serial manufacturing system
A multistage and multiple response optimization approach for serial manufacturing system
2016,
A serial manufacturing system generally consists of multiple and different dedicated...
Simultaneous dock assignment and sequencing of inbound trucks under a fixed outbound truck schedule in multi-door cross docking operations
Simultaneous dock assignment and sequencing of inbound trucks under a fixed outbound truck schedule in multi-door cross docking operations
2013,
This paper studies the simultaneous dock assignment and sequencing of inbound trucks...
A multiple ant colony optimization algorithm for the capacitated location routing problem
A multiple ant colony optimization algorithm for the capacitated location routing problem
2013,
The success of a logistics system may depend on the decisions of the depot locations...
Constraint-based ACO for a shared resource constrained scheduling problem
Constraint-based ACO for a shared resource constrained scheduling problem
2013,
We consider a scheduling problem arising in the mining industry. Ore from several...
A new data structure of solution representation in hybrid ant colony optimization for large dynamic facility layout problems
A new data structure of solution representation in hybrid ant colony optimization for large dynamic facility layout problems
2013,
A dynamic facility layout problem (DFLP) is concerned with finding a set of facility...
Flexible job shop scheduling with due window–a two-pheromone ant colony approach
Flexible job shop scheduling with due window–a two-pheromone ant colony approach
2013,
Recently, the companies reduce the manufacturing costs and increase capacity...
A quickly convergent continuous ant colony optimization algorithm with Scout Ants
A quickly convergent continuous ant colony optimization algorithm with Scout Ants
2011,
Many studies on ants behavior have demonstrated that their food searching process...
A New Method for Simultaneous Calibration of Demand Pattern and Hazen-Williams Coefficients in Water Distribution Systems
A New Method for Simultaneous Calibration of Demand Pattern and Hazen-Williams Coefficients in Water Distribution Systems
2014,
Water distribution systems, where flow in some pipes is not measured or storage tanks...
Ant colony algorithm for the multi-depot vehicle routing problem in large quantities by a heterogeneous fleet of vehicles
Ant colony algorithm for the multi-depot vehicle routing problem in large quantities by a heterogeneous fleet of vehicles
2014,
This article describes a heuristic method based on an ant colony algorithm for the...
Hybridation de l’algorithme de colonie de Fourmis avec l’algorithme de recherche à grand Voisinage pour la résolution du VRPTW statique et dynamique
Hybridation de l’algorithme de colonie de Fourmis avec l’algorithme de recherche à grand Voisinage pour la résolution du VRPTW statique et dynamique
2014,
Le problème de tournées de véhicules (Vehicle Routing Problem...
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