Keyword: optimization: simulated annealing

Found 552 papers in total
An extended enterprise planning methodology for the discrete manufacturing industry
An extended enterprise planning methodology for the discrete manufacturing industry
2001,
Extended factories consisting of geographically dispersed independent production...
A comparison between simulated annealing, genetic algorithm and tabu search methods for the unconstrained quadratic Pseudo-Boolean function
A comparison between simulated annealing, genetic algorithm and tabu search methods for the unconstrained quadratic Pseudo-Boolean function
2000,
In this paper we developed three meta-heuristics procedures: simulated annealing,...
Using simulated annealing to solve the p-hub median problem
Using simulated annealing to solve the p-hub median problem
2001,
Locating hub facilities is important in different types of transportation and...
Improved methods of assembly sequence determination for automatic assembly systems
Improved methods of assembly sequence determination for automatic assembly systems
2001,
The assembly sequence is determined using product unit cost as the performance...
Parameter optimisation for a discrete event simulator
Parameter optimisation for a discrete event simulator
1999,
Reactive thermostatistical search (RTS) is used within this paper to optimise...
On solving complex multi-period location models using simulated annealing
On solving complex multi-period location models using simulated annealing
2001,
This paper describes a study aimed at evaluating the capabilities of simulated...
An effective hybrid optimization strategy for job-shop scheduling problems
An effective hybrid optimization strategy for job-shop scheduling problems
2001,
Simulated annealing is a naturally serial algorithm, but its behavior can be...
Solving the discrete-continuous project scheduling problem via its discretization
Solving the discrete-continuous project scheduling problem via its discretization
2000,
In this paper a discrete-continuous project scheduling problem is considered. In this...
Machine cell/part family formation considering processing times and machine capacities: A simulated annealing approach
Machine cell/part family formation considering processing times and machine capacities: A simulated annealing approach
1998,
Binary machine-part matrices have been widely used to identify machine groups and part...
A comparison between simulated annealing, genetic algorithm and tabu search methods for the unconstrained quadratic Pseudo-Boolean function
A comparison between simulated annealing, genetic algorithm and tabu search methods for the unconstrained quadratic Pseudo-Boolean function
2000,
In this paper we developed three meta-heuristics procedures: simulated annealing,...
Multicriteria distribution network planning using simulated annealing
Multicriteria distribution network planning using simulated annealing
1999,
The classical long-range distribution network planning problem involves deciding...
An integrated Lagrangean relaxation–simulated annealing approach to the multi-level multi-item capacitated lot sizing problem
An integrated Lagrangean relaxation–simulated annealing approach to the multi-level multi-item capacitated lot sizing problem
2000,
This study proposes a heuristic approach for the solution of the dynamic multi-level...
Order planning for networked make-to-order enterprises – a case study
Order planning for networked make-to-order enterprises – a case study
2000,
From the general trend towards global markets and a growing customer orientation, new...
Scheduling multipurpose batch process industries with no-wait restrictions by simulated annealing
Scheduling multipurpose batch process industries with no-wait restrictions by simulated annealing
2000,
Scheduling problems in multipurpose batch process industries are very hard to solve...
A global optimization algorithm for the three-dimensional packing problem
A global optimization algorithm for the three-dimensional packing problem
2000,
This paper introduces a geometrical model which reduces the general three-dimensional...
The 3D-packing by Meta Data Structure and packing heuristics
The 3D-packing by Meta Data Structure and packing heuristics
2000,
The three dimensional (3D) packing problem is to arrange given rectangular boxes in a...
Heuristics for cardinality constrained portfolio optimisation
Heuristics for cardinality constrained portfolio optimisation
2000,
In this paper we consider the problem of finding the efficient frontier associated...
A simulated annealing-based optimization algorithm for process planning
A simulated annealing-based optimization algorithm for process planning
2000,
Computer-aided process planning in the past typically employed knowledge-based...
Simulated annealing for parallel machine scheduling with earliness–tardiness penalties and sequence-dependent set-up times
Simulated annealing for parallel machine scheduling with earliness–tardiness penalties and sequence-dependent set-up times
2000,
Scheduling problems with earliness and tardiness penalties are commonly encountered in...
An efficient configuration generation mechanism to solve job shop scheduling problems by the simulated annealing algorithm
An efficient configuration generation mechanism to solve job shop scheduling problems by the simulated annealing algorithm
1999,
This paper uses the simulated annealing algorithm to solve job shop scheduling...
Optimal pricing policy under uncertain product lifetimes
Optimal pricing policy under uncertain product lifetimes
2000,
Many studies in marketing and economics have attempted to model price and sales path...
Experiments with new stochastic global optimization search techniques
Experiments with new stochastic global optimization search techniques
2000,
In this paper several probabilistic search techniques are developed for global...
Application of the noising method to the travelling salesman problem
Application of the noising method to the travelling salesman problem
2000,
In this paper, we study the application of the noising method, a recent combinatorial...
A two-phased approach to the supply network reconfiguration problem
A two-phased approach to the supply network reconfiguration problem
2000,
This study focuses on a supply network problem where resource inputs are constrained...
Papers per page: