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Scheduling traffic lights in a capacitated junction
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A new lower bounding scheme for the total weighted tardiness problem
(Elsevier, 1998)We propose a new dominance rule that provides a sufficient condition for local optimality for the 1∥∑wiTi problem. We prove that if any sequence violates the proposed dominance rule, then switching the violating jobs ... -
A new dominance rule for the total weighted tardiness problem
(Taylor & Francis, 1999)We present a new dominance rule for the single machine total weighted tardiness problem with job dependent penalties. The proposed dominance rule provides a su cient condition for local optimality. We show that if any ... -
A toll pricing framework for traffic assignment problems with elastic demand
(Springer, 2001-12)This paper extends the notion of toll pricing and the toll pricing framework previously developed for fixed demand traffic assignment [4, 13] to the problem with elastic demand. The system problem maximizes net benefit to ... -
A first best toll pricing framework for variable demand traffic assignment problems
(Elsevier, 2005)In this paper, we present a toll pricing framework for a general variable demand traffic assignment problem with side constraints, where the demand between an origin destination pair is a function of the least total travel ... -
Workload balancing in printed circuit board assembly shops
(2005)In assembling printed circuit boards (PCB), the use of numerically or computer controlled electronic component placement machines has become quite popular in the last decades. However, serious operations research problems ... -
A neuro-genetic approach to design and planning of a manufacturing cell
(Springer Verlag, 2005)In this paper, we propose a neuro-genetic decision support system coupled with simulation to design a job shop manufacturing system by achieving predetermined values of targeted performance measures such as flow time, ... -
Dispatching rules for allocation of component types to machines in the automated assembly of printed circuit boards
(Springer Verlag, 2006)In this paper, we propose a model and algorithms to solve a load balancing problem on a printed circuit board assembly line. On this line of two identical machines, the problem of allocation of component types to ... -
Designing a global multi-disciplinary classroom: a learning experience in supply chain logistics Management
(2006-04-12)Global competition has created multinational supply chains where raw materials production, marketing, and consumption can be in different countries in order to achieve cost-effective production and higher customer service ... -
Machine number, priority rule, and due date determination in flexible manufacturing systems using artificial neural networks
(Elsevier, 2006-05-11)When there is a production system with excess capacity, i.e. more capacity than the demand for the foreseeable future, upper management might consider utilizing only a portion of the available capacity by decreasing the ... -
Parallel Machine Scheduling with Load Balancing and Sequence Dependent Setups
(Inderscience, 2007)In this paper, we study the problem of minimizing total completion time with load balancing and sequence dependent setups in a non-identical parallel machine environment. A mathematical model has been presented for ... -
Operational methods for minimization of energy consumption of manufacturing equipment
(Taylor & Francis, 2007-05)This paper develops operational methods for the minimization of the energy consumption of manufacturing equipment. It is observed that there can be a significant amount of energy savings when non-bottleneck (i.e. ... -
A model for the multiperiod multiobjective power generation expansion problem
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2007-05-02)A long-term multiobjective model for the power generation expansion planning of electric systems is described and evaluated in this paper. The model optimizes simultaneously multiple objectives (i.e., minimizes costs, ... -
Allocation of component types to machines in the automated assembly of printed circuit boards
(Academy Publisher, 2007-09)Although the use of electronic component placement machines has brought reliability and speed to the printed circuit board (PCB) assembly process, to get higher utilization, one needs to solve the resulting complex operations ... -
A short-term fair MAC protocol for WLANs
(Elsevier, 2008)Designing a medium access control (MAC) protocol that simultaneously provides high throughput and allows individual users to share limited spectrum resources fairly, especially in the short-term time horizon, is a challenging ... -
A framework to minimise total energy consumption and total tardiness on a single machine
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)A great amount of energy is wasted in industry by machines that remain idle due to underutilisation. A way to avoid wasting energy and thus reducing the carbon print of an industrial plant is to consider minimisation ... -
Using Rerouting to Improve Aggregate Based Resource Allocation
(Academy Publisher, 2008-06)This paper studies the effect of rerouting for augmenting aggregate based resource allocation in the trade-off between overhead and utilization. Aggregation is a common approach used to address the scalability issue ... -
Scheduling Continuous Aluminium Casting Lines
(Taylor & Francis, 2008-10-15)This study considers the problem of scheduling casting lines of an aluminium casting and processing plant. In aluminium processing plants, continuous casting lines are the bottleneck resources, i.e. factory throughput ... -
A multiobjective evolutionary programming algorithm and its applications to power generation expansion planning
(IEEE, 2009-09)The generation expansion planning (GEP) problem is defined as the problem of determining WHAT, WHEN, and WHERE new generation units should be installed over a planning horizon to satisfy the expected energy demand. This ...