Keyword: programming: markov decision

Found 203 papers in total
Optimal replacement of continuously degrading systems in partially observed environments
Optimal replacement of continuously degrading systems in partially observed environments
2015,
Motivated by wind energy applications, we consider the problem of optimally replacing...
Evaluating the potential effects from probabilistic selling of similar products
Evaluating the potential effects from probabilistic selling of similar products
2014,
In this article, we consider an online retailer who sells two similar products (A and...
Allocation of Returned Products among Different Recovery Options through an Opportunity Cost‐Based Dynamic Approach*
Allocation of Returned Products among Different Recovery Options through an Opportunity Cost‐Based Dynamic Approach*
2014,
In a make‐to‐order product recovery environment, we consider the...
Managing Perishables with Time and Temperature History
Managing Perishables with Time and Temperature History
2015,
We address the use and value of time and temperature information to manage perishables...
A randomized pricing decision support system in electronic commerce
A randomized pricing decision support system in electronic commerce
2014,
The Internet has provided great convenience for online shoppers and has presented...
Centralized admission and production control in a two-stage supply chain with single component and customized products
Centralized admission and production control in a two-stage supply chain with single component and customized products
2012,
This paper considers a two‐stage supply chain that a...
Heuristic procedures for a stochastic batch service problem
Heuristic procedures for a stochastic batch service problem
2014,
This paper considers a multi‐class batch service problem that involves a...
Maintaining a system subject to uncertain technological evolution
Maintaining a system subject to uncertain technological evolution
2014,
Maintenance decisions can be directly affected by the introduction of a new asset on...
Improved utilization for joint HCCA–EDCA access in IEEE 802.11e WLANs
Improved utilization for joint HCCA–EDCA access in IEEE 802.11e WLANs
2013,
This paper presents a model for improving utilization in IEEE 802.11e wireless LAN via...
Scheduling policies for a repair shop problem
Scheduling policies for a repair shop problem
2013,
In this paper, we analyze a repair shop serving several fleets of machines that fail...
An integrated product planning model for pricing and bundle selection using Markov decision processes and data envelope analysis
An integrated product planning model for pricing and bundle selection using Markov decision processes and data envelope analysis
2011,
When bundling products during the product planning stage, there are a number of...
Simultaneous control of production, repair/replacement and preventive maintenance of deteriorating manufacturing systems
Simultaneous control of production, repair/replacement and preventive maintenance of deteriorating manufacturing systems
2011,
This paper presents a method to find the optimal production, repair/replacement and...
Alleviating the Patient's Price of Privacy Through a Partially Observable Waiting List
Alleviating the Patient's Price of Privacy Through a Partially Observable Waiting List
2013,
In the United States, end‐stage liver disease patients join a waiting list and...
Optimal Policies for Reducing Unnecessary Follow‐Up Mammography Exams in Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Optimal Policies for Reducing Unnecessary Follow‐Up Mammography Exams in Breast Cancer Diagnosis
2013,
Mammography is the most effective screening tool for early diagnosis of breast cancer....
A Dispatching Model for Server‐to‐Customer Systems That Balances Efficiency and Equity
A Dispatching Model for Server‐to‐Customer Systems That Balances Efficiency and Equity
2013,
The decision about which servers to dispatch to which customers is an important aspect...
Capacity allocation for demand of different customer‐product‐combinations with cancellations, no‐shows, and overbooking when there is a sequential delivery of service
Capacity allocation for demand of different customer‐product‐combinations with cancellations, no‐shows, and overbooking when there is a sequential delivery of service
2013,
We consider a problem where different classes of customers can book different types of...
The Effect of Budgetary Restrictions on Breast Cancer Diagnostic Decisions
The Effect of Budgetary Restrictions on Breast Cancer Diagnostic Decisions
2012,
We develop a finite‐horizon discrete‐time constrained Markov decision...
Managing Dynamic Inventory Systems with Product Returns: A Markov Decision Process
Managing Dynamic Inventory Systems with Product Returns: A Markov Decision Process
2013,
This paper presents a Markov decision process for managing inventory systems with...
Joint management of capacity and inventory in make‐to‐stock production systems with multi‐class demand
Joint management of capacity and inventory in make‐to‐stock production systems with multi‐class demand
2011,
We evaluate the benefits of coordinating capacity and inventory decisions in a...
Structural properties of Markov modulated revenue management problems
Structural properties of Markov modulated revenue management problems
2013,
The admission decision is one of the fundamental categories of...
Production and availability policies through the Markov Decision Process and myopic methods for contractual and selective orders
Production and availability policies through the Markov Decision Process and myopic methods for contractual and selective orders
2013,
In this paper, we consider a supply chain with one manufacturer, one retailer, and...
Dynamic journeying under uncertainty
Dynamic journeying under uncertainty
2013,
We introduce a journey planning problem in multi‐modal transportation networks...
Cooperative Markov decision processes: time consistency, greedy players satisfaction, and cooperation maintenance
Cooperative Markov decision processes: time consistency, greedy players satisfaction, and cooperation maintenance
2013,
We deal with multi‐agent Markov decision processes (MDPs) in which cooperation...
Markov chains, Hamiltonian cycles and volumes of convex bodies
Markov chains, Hamiltonian cycles and volumes of convex bodies
2013,
In this note the Hamiltonian cycle problem is mapped into an infinite horizon...
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