Dynamic single-machine-weighted absolute deviation problem: Predictive heuristics and evaluation

Dynamic single-machine-weighted absolute deviation problem: Predictive heuristics and evaluation

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Article ID: iaor1994595
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 31
Issue: 6
Start Page Number: 1453
End Page Number: 1466
Publication Date: Jun 1993
Journal: International Journal of Production Research
Authors: , ,
Keywords: heuristics
Abstract:

The authors address a dynamic single-machine scheduling problem where the objective is to minimize the weighted absolute deviation of completion times from the due dates. This objective approximates a decisionmaker’s goal in a just-in-time environment which is the primary motivation for the problem. Several heuristics are developed and tested. The authors use a novel approach to heuristic development by designing it in modules. At each decision epoch, the front end provides a look-ahead feature, the main theme develops a sequence, and the balancing routine determines the schedule. The performance of the heuristics as well as modules of the heuristics are tested by simulation experiments across several classes of problems. By analysing the results the authors develop some guidelines for operational decisions.

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