Keyword: optimization: simulated annealing

Found 552 papers in total
Assignment of program modules to processors: A simulated annealing approach
2000,
A simulated annealing approach to the assignment of program modules to processors in a...
An interactive heuristic method for multi-objective combinatorial optimization
2000,
We have previously developed an adaptation of the simulated annealing for...
On metaheuristic algorithms for combinatorial optimization problems
2000,
Metaheuristic algorithms are widely recognized as one of the most practical approaches...
The discrete lot-sizing and scheduling problem: Complexity and modification for batch availability
2000,
The discrete lot-sizing and scheduling problem (DLSP) has been suggested for the...
Task allocation problem solved by augmented simulated annealing
1994,
The augmented simulated annealing method is applied for the task allocation problem (a...
Modelling multi-stage manufacturing systems for efficient scheduling
2000,
A novel approach to modelling complex, multi-stage manufacturing systems is presented....
A comparison of search techniques for minimizing assembly time in printed wiring assembly
2000,
In the robotics assembly of DPP model, the coordinates of assembly point and magazine...
Cell formation with alternative process plans and machine capacity constraints: A new combined approach
2000,
This paper addresses the problem of manufacturing cell formation with alternative...
Simultaneous lotsizing and scheduling by combining local search with dual reoptimization
2000,
The contribution of this paper is twofold. On the one hand, the particular problem of...
Global optimization by Darwin and Boltzmann mixed strategy
2000,
This paper presents a Darwin and Boltzmann mixed strategy to solve the global...
Simulated annealing and genetic algorithm approaches for discontinuous coverage satellite constellation design
2000,
Constellations of Earth orbiting satellites are used to perform many tasks. If the...
A comparison of mixed integer programming and fast simulated annealing for optimizing beam weights in radiation therapy
1996,
Two competing methods for assigning intensities to radiation treatment beams were...
Metaheuristics for a flexible assembly system design problem
1997,
Flexibility has become an important priority in the formulation and implementation of...
A controlled random search technique incorporating the simulated annealing concept for solving integer and mixed integer global optimization problems
1999,
In this paper, a computational algorithm, named RST2ANU algorithm, has been developed...
Improved large-step Markov chain variants for the symmetric TSP
1997,
The large-step Markov chain (LSMC) approach is the most effective known heuristic for...
Using simulated annealing and genetic algorithms to solve staff scheduling problems
1997,
In this paper we apply the heuristic search optimisation methods of simulated...
Two simulated annealing-based heuristics for the job shop scheduling problem
1999,
In this paper, we present two simulated annealing-based algorithms for the classical,...
Simulated annealing approach for minimizing the makespan of the general job-shop
1999,
A simulated annealing approach is proposed to minimize the makespan of job-shop...
Simulated annealing cooling schedules for the school timetabling problem
1999,
This paper describes the use of simulated annealing (SA) for solving the school...
The cutting–wrapping problem in the textile industry: Optimal overlap of fabric lengths and defects for maximizing return based on quality
2000,
This paper deals with an important problem in the last phase of manufacturing in the...
Jointly solving the group scheduling and machining speed selection problems: A hybrid tabu search and simulated annealing approach
1999,
In a cellular manufacturing environment, once the machines and parts have been grouped...
Job-shop scheduling – using component packing and simulated annealing approach
1999,
An algorithm to solve the job-shop scheduling problem based on the component-packing...
Best practice simulated annealing for the airline crew scheduling problem
1999,
We report about a study of a simulated annealing algorithm for the airline crew...
Simple conditions for the convergence of simulated annealing type algorithms
1998,
We study a class of simulated annealing type algorithms for global minimization with...
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