Keyword: optimization: simulated annealing

Found 552 papers in total
The over-constrained airport gate assignment problem
The over-constrained airport gate assignment problem
2005,
In this paper, we study the over-constrained airport gate assignment problem where the...
A goal programming approach for a multi-period task assignment problem
A goal programming approach for a multi-period task assignment problem
2004,
In this paper, a multi period task assignment problem is discussed. The objectives of...
An evaluation of heuristic methods for determining the best table mix in full-service restaurants
An evaluation of heuristic methods for determining the best table mix in full-service restaurants
2005,
Little research has been done on the optimal mix of supply in service businesses that...
An improved evolutionary programming algorithm
An improved evolutionary programming algorithm
2004,
In this paper, an improved evolutionary programming algorithm for global optimization...
Solving a circle permutation problem with ant colony-simulated annealing algorithm
Solving a circle permutation problem with ant colony-simulated annealing algorithm
2004,
The circle permutation problem is translated into a traveling salesman problem (TSP)...
Three new metrics to measure the convergence of metaheuristics towards the Pareto frontier and the aesthetic of a set of solutions in biobjective optimization
Three new metrics to measure the convergence of metaheuristics towards the Pareto frontier and the aesthetic of a set of solutions in biobjective optimization
2005,
In this paper, some new quality metrics concerning the evaluation of performance of...
A two-stage hybrid local search for the vehicle routing problem with time windows
A two-stage hybrid local search for the vehicle routing problem with time windows
2004,
The vehicle routing problem with time windows is a hard combinatorial optimization...
Creating land allocation zones for forest management: a simulated annealing approach
Creating land allocation zones for forest management: a simulated annealing approach
2004,
This paper describes the Zone Allocation Model (ZAM) that uses the simulated annealing...
A comparison of one- and two-compartment neighbourhoods in heuristic search with spatial forest management goals
A comparison of one- and two-compartment neighbourhoods in heuristic search with spatial forest management goals
2004,
This study presents a comparison of the performance of four heuristic techniques with...
Examining the performance of six heuristic optimisation techniques in different forest planning problems
Examining the performance of six heuristic optimisation techniques in different forest planning problems
2005,
The existence of multiple decision-makers and goals, spatial and non-linear forest...
A part-and-tool assignment method for the workload-balance between machines and the minimisation of tool-shortage occurrences in an FMS (Flexible Manufacturing System)
A part-and-tool assignment method for the workload-balance between machines and the minimisation of tool-shortage occurrences in an FMS (Flexible Manufacturing System)
2005,
In this paper, we look into the loading problem of a flexible manufacturing system...
Flowshop-scheduling problems with makespan criterion: a review
Flowshop-scheduling problems with makespan criterion: a review
2005,
This paper is a complete survey of flowshop-scheduling problems and contributions from...
Genetic algorithms and simulated annealing for scheduling in agile manufacturing
Genetic algorithms and simulated annealing for scheduling in agile manufacturing
2005,
In this paper, genetic algorithms and simulated annealing are applied to scheduling in...
Redinv-SA: A simulated annealing for the quadratic assignment problem
Redinv-SA: A simulated annealing for the quadratic assignment problem
1999,
An algebraic and combinatorial approach to the study of the Quadratic Assignment...
Estimating the city-block two-dimensional scaling model with simulated annealing
Estimating the city-block two-dimensional scaling model with simulated annealing
2004,
Two-dimensional scaling is a technique to represent dissimilarities among n objects in...
An effective hybrid optimization approach for multi-objective flexible job-shop scheduling problems
An effective hybrid optimization approach for multi-objective flexible job-shop scheduling problems
2005,
Scheduling for the flexible job-shop is very important in both fields of production...
A robust design of simulated annealing approach for mixed-model sequencing
A robust design of simulated annealing approach for mixed-model sequencing
2005,
The effectiveness of the solution method based on simulated annealing (SA) mainly...
A simulated annealing approach for the circular cutting problem
A simulated annealing approach for the circular cutting problem
2004,
We propose a heuristic for the constrained and unconstrained circular cutting problem...
A two-stage method for near-optimal clustering
A two-stage method for near-optimal clustering
2004,
The purpose of clustering is to partition a set of objects into several clusters based...
Multi-station fixture layout design using simulated annealing
Multi-station fixture layout design using simulated annealing
2004,
Automotive and aircraft assembly process rely on fixtures to support and coordinate...
Towards unified formulations and extensions of two classical probabilistic location models
Towards unified formulations and extensions of two classical probabilistic location models
2005,
We give a unified view of Daskin's Maximum Expected Covering Location Problem (MEXCLP)...
An improved simulated annealing simulation optimization method for discrete parameter stochastic systems
An improved simulated annealing simulation optimization method for discrete parameter stochastic systems
2005,
This paper proposes a new heuristic algorithm for the optimization of a performance...
Optimized planning of frequency hopping in cellular networks
Optimized planning of frequency hopping in cellular networks
2005,
We consider a generalization of the classical frequency assignment problem. The...
Simulated annealing heuristics for managing resources during planned outages at electric power plants
Simulated annealing heuristics for managing resources during planned outages at electric power plants
2005,
This paper presents a mathematical model and simulated annealing heuristics for...
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