Keyword: combinatorial optimization

Found 3184 papers in total
a‐Coverage to extend network lifetime on wireless sensor networks
a‐Coverage to extend network lifetime on wireless sensor networks
2013,
An important problem in the context of wireless sensor networks is the Maximum Network...
Layout design of reinforced concrete structures using two‐material topology optimization with Drucker–Prager yield constraints
Layout design of reinforced concrete structures using two‐material topology optimization with Drucker–Prager yield constraints
2013,
This paper aims to develop a method that can automatically generate the optimal layout...
The opportunistic replacement problem: theoretical analyses and numerical tests
The opportunistic replacement problem: theoretical analyses and numerical tests
2012,
We consider a model for determining optimal opportunistic maintenance schedules w.r.t....
Optimality of (s, S) policies for jump inventory models
Optimality of (s, S) policies for jump inventory models
2012,
This paper is concerned with the optimality of ( s , S ) policies for a...
Optimal procurement and sampling decisions under stochastic yield of returns in reverse supply chains
Optimal procurement and sampling decisions under stochastic yield of returns in reverse supply chains
2013,
We study the problem of optimizing the sampling and procurement decisions in a...
Dynamic rationing and ordering policies for multiple demand classes
Dynamic rationing and ordering policies for multiple demand classes
2013,
In this paper, we study the dynamic rationing problem for multiple demand classes with...
The assembly line balancing and scheduling problem with sequence‐dependent setup times: problem extension, model formulation and efficient heuristics
The assembly line balancing and scheduling problem with sequence‐dependent setup times: problem extension, model formulation and efficient heuristics
2013,
Assembly line balancing problems (ALBP) consist of distributing the total workload for...
Multi‐stage simultaneous lot‐sizing and scheduling for flow line production
Multi‐stage simultaneous lot‐sizing and scheduling for flow line production
2013,
This paper addresses the simultaneous lot‐sizing and scheduling of several...
New algorithms for coupled tasks scheduling – a survey
New algorithms for coupled tasks scheduling – a survey
2012,
The coupled tasks scheduling problem is a class of scheduling problems introduced for...
Flow Polyhedra and Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problems
Flow Polyhedra and Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problems
2012,
This paper aims at describing the way Flow machinery may be used in order to deal with...
Comparing the minimum completion times of two longest‐first scheduling‐heuristics
Comparing the minimum completion times of two longest‐first scheduling‐heuristics
2013,
For the basic problem of non‐preemptively scheduling n independent jobs on m...
Bicriteria scheduling on a series‐batching machine to minimize maximum cost and makespan
Bicriteria scheduling on a series‐batching machine to minimize maximum cost and makespan
2013,
This paper studies the bicriteria problem of scheduling n jobs on a...
A multi‐criteria decision support for optimal instrumentation in scoliosis spine surgery
A multi‐criteria decision support for optimal instrumentation in scoliosis spine surgery
2012,
In adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, the selection of an optimal instrumentation...
Optimal Decision Rules for Product Recalls
Optimal Decision Rules for Product Recalls
2012,
We consider a hypothetical company that is assumed to have just manufactured and sold...
Model Predictive Control for Dynamic Resource Allocation
Model Predictive Control for Dynamic Resource Allocation
2012,
The present paper develops a simple, easy to interpret algorithm for a large class of...
DEA based models for reallocations of police personnel
DEA based models for reallocations of police personnel
2012,
A difficult aspect of improving the efficiency of service organisations in the...
Online Stochastic Matching: Online Actions Based on Offline Statistics
Online Stochastic Matching: Online Actions Based on Offline Statistics
2012,
We consider the online stochastic matching problem proposed by Feldman et al. (2009)...
Average Cost Markov Decision Processes with Weakly Continuous Transition Probabilities
Average Cost Markov Decision Processes with Weakly Continuous Transition Probabilities
2012,
This paper presents sufficient conditions for the existence of stationary optimal...
A decision support system for patient scheduling in travel vaccine administration
A decision support system for patient scheduling in travel vaccine administration
2012,
The administration of travel vaccines presents a number of operations management...
The role of centrality in ambulance dispatching
The role of centrality in ambulance dispatching
2012,
An ambulance dispatching policy, Centrality policy, is proposed in an effort to reduce...
An event‐driven optimization framework for dynamic vehicle routing
An event‐driven optimization framework for dynamic vehicle routing
2012,
The real‐time operation of a fleet of vehicles introduces challenging...
Rescheduling of elective patients upon the arrival of emergency patients
Rescheduling of elective patients upon the arrival of emergency patients
2012,
In this study, a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model is developed for...
A demand‐responsive decision support system for coal transportation
A demand‐responsive decision support system for coal transportation
2012,
In this paper, a demand‐responsive decision support system is proposed by...
A decision support system of vehicle routing and refueling for motor carriers with time‐sensitive demands
A decision support system of vehicle routing and refueling for motor carriers with time‐sensitive demands
2012,
Given the recent trend of raising fuel cost and the increased...
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