Keyword: optimization: simulated annealing

Found 552 papers in total
Scheduling spatial arrangement and harvest simultaneously
Scheduling spatial arrangement and harvest simultaneously
2001,
A method based on the Metropolis algorithm is developed for creating desirable spatial...
Optimizing and assigning price levels for air traffic management
Optimizing and assigning price levels for air traffic management
2002,
Pricing policies could encourage airline companies to modify departure times and...
Integrated design of the block layout and aisle structure by simulated annealing
Integrated design of the block layout and aisle structure by simulated annealing
2002,
In a manufacturing layout, it is widely agreed that the design of the layout and...
A model and methodologies for the location problem with logistical components
A model and methodologies for the location problem with logistical components
2002,
This paper significantly extends traditional facility location models by introducing...
Heuristic solutions to multi-depot location-routing problems
Heuristic solutions to multi-depot location-routing problems
2002,
This paper presents a method for solving the multi-depot location-routing problem...
The study of job shop scheduling with hybrid genetic algorithms
The study of job shop scheduling with hybrid genetic algorithms
2001,
In this paper a hybrid genetic algorithm is presented. It integrates GAs with existing...
Assessing the performance of a heuristic simulated annealing algorithm for the design of distributed satellite systems
Assessing the performance of a heuristic simulated annealing algorithm for the design of distributed satellite systems
2001,
A heuristic multidisciplinary design optimization technique has been investigated for...
A two-stage heuristic method for balancing mixed-model assembly lines with parallel workstations
A two-stage heuristic method for balancing mixed-model assembly lines with parallel workstations
2002,
This work presents a new mathematical programming model for the mixed-model assembly...
Novel algorithmic approach to generate the ‘number of passes’ and ‘depth of cuts’ for the optimisation routines of multipass machining
Novel algorithmic approach to generate the ‘number of passes’ and ‘depth of cuts’ for the optimisation routines of multipass machining
2002,
A novel heuristic algorithm is proposed to generate feasible neighbouring solutions...
Hybrid genetic algorithm and simulated annealing approach for the optimisation of process plans for prismatic parts
Hybrid genetic algorithm and simulated annealing approach for the optimisation of process plans for prismatic parts
2002,
For a CAPP system in a dynamic workshop environment, the activities of selecting...
Comparative study of simulated annealing, genetic algorithms and tabu search for solving binary and comprehensive machine-grouping problems
Comparative study of simulated annealing, genetic algorithms and tabu search for solving binary and comprehensive machine-grouping problems
2002,
Machine/part grouping problems have proven to be NP-complete and cannot be solved in...
Estimation of all-terminal network reliability using an artificial neural network
Estimation of all-terminal network reliability using an artificial neural network
2002,
The exact calculation of all-terminal network reliability is an NP-hard problem, with...
A simulated annealing approach to bicriteria scheduling problems on a single machine
A simulated annealing approach to bicriteria scheduling problems on a single machine
2000,
In this paper, we apply a simulated annealing approach to two bicriteria scheduling...
Effective heuristics for the global positioning system survey network of Malta: Simulated annealing and tabu search techniques
Effective heuristics for the global positioning system survey network of Malta: Simulated annealing and tabu search techniques
2001,
A GPS network can be defined as a set of stations, co-ordinated by a series of...
A simulated annealing approach to police district design
A simulated annealing approach to police district design
2002,
This paper considers the problem of redistricting or redrawing police command...
Hanford waste blending and the value of research: Stochastic optimization as a policy tool
Hanford waste blending and the value of research: Stochastic optimization as a policy tool
2001,
A new approach to stochastic, combinatorial optimization is presented through its...
Performance of the MOSA method for the bicriteria assignment problem
Performance of the MOSA method for the bicriteria assignment problem
2000,
The classical linear assignment problem is considered with two objectives. The aim is...
An interactive method for 0–1 multiobjective problems using simulated annealing and tabu search
An interactive method for 0–1 multiobjective problems using simulated annealing and tabu search
2000,
This paper presents an interactive method for solving general 0–1 multiobjective...
Annealing penalty hybrid genetic algorithm for solving production-scheduling problem
Annealing penalty hybrid genetic algorithm for solving production-scheduling problem
2001,
The lot size production-scheduling problem with the objective of minimizing production...
Solving multiple Hoist scheduling problems by use of simulated annealing
Solving multiple Hoist scheduling problems by use of simulated annealing
2001,
The multiple Hoist schedule problem is a critical issue in the design and control of...
An optimization algorithm for solving a multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem
An optimization algorithm for solving a multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem
2001,
In this paper, we design a Simulated Annealing with Genetic Algorithm hybrid for a...
A two phase optimization method for Petri net models of manufacturing systems
A two phase optimization method for Petri net models of manufacturing systems
2001,
Optimization is a key issue in the design of large manufacturing systems. An adequate...
Multi-objective meta-heuristics: An overview of the current state-of-the-art
Multi-objective meta-heuristics: An overview of the current state-of-the-art
2002,
This paper gives an overview of meta-heuristics methods utilized within the paradigm...
Cylinder packing by simulated annealing
Cylinder packing by simulated annealing
2000,
This paper is motivated by the problem of loading identical item, of circular base...
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