International Journal of Production Research, Volume 50, Issue 20 (2012)

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International Journal of Production Research, Volume 50, Issue 20 (2012)

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An interactive memetic algorithm for production and manufacturing problems modelled as a multi-objective travelling salesman problem
F. Samanlioglu, W.G. Ferrell & M.E. Kurz
Pages: 5671-5682
Published online: 22 Sep 2011
AbstractforAn interactive memetic algorithm for production and manufacturing problems modelled as a multi-objective travelling salesman problem | Full Text | References | PDF (139.5 KB)
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A genetic algorithm approach for production scheduling with mould maintenance consideration
C.S. Wong, F.T.S. Chan & S.H. Chung
Pages: 5683-5697
Published online: 02 Nov 2011
AbstractforA genetic algorithm approach for production scheduling with mould maintenance consideration | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Technical Note

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A modified ant-colony optimisation algorithm to minimise the completion time variance of jobs in flowshops
J. Krishnaraj, S. Pugazhendhi, C. Rajendran & S. Thiagarajan
Pages: 5698-5706
Published online: 29 Sep 2011
AbstractforA modified ant-colony optimisation algorithm to minimise the completion time variance of jobs in flowshops | Full Text | References | PDF (114.3 KB)
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Production planning for a ramp-up process with learning in production and growth in demand
Christoph H. Glock, Mohamad Y. Jaber & Saeed Zolfaghari
Pages: 5707-5718
Published online: 17 Oct 2011
AbstractforProduction planning for a ramp-up process with learning in production and growth in demand | Full Text | References | PDF (314.3 KB)
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A multi-agent-based negotiation approach for parallel machine scheduling with multi-objectives in an electro-etching process
Ching-Jen Huang & Li-Man Liao
Pages: 5719-5733
Published online: 29 Sep 2011
AbstractforA multi-agent-based negotiation approach for parallel machine scheduling with multi-objectives in an electro-etching process | Full Text | References | PDF (402.7 KB)
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Optimal vehicle allocation for an Automated Materials Handling System using simulation optimisation
Chao-Jung Huang, Kuo-Hao Chang & James T. Lin
Pages: 5734-5746
Published online: 17 Oct 2011
AbstractforOptimal vehicle allocation for an Automated Materials Handling System using simulation optimisation | Full Text | References | PDF (948.7 KB)
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Improved variable neighbourhood search for integrated tundish planning in primary steelmaking processes
Hongyu Dong, Min Huang, W.H. Ip & Xingwei Wang
Pages: 5747-5761
Published online: 13 Jan 2012
AbstractforImproved variable neighbourhood search for integrated tundish planning in primary steelmaking processes | Full Text | References | PDF (274.8 KB)
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Divergent production scheduling with multi-process routes and common inventory
Hao Luo, George Q. Huang, Yuan Shi & Ting Qu
Pages: 5762-5782
Published online: 27 Oct 2011
AbstractforDivergent production scheduling with multi-process routes and common inventory | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Rescheduling strategies for integrating rush orders with preventive maintenance in a two-machine flow shop
Yufang Chiu & Ching-Ju Shih
Pages: 5783-5794
Published online: 14 Dec 2011
AbstractforRescheduling strategies for integrating rush orders with preventive maintenance in a two-machine flow shop | Full Text | References | PDF (332 KB)
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A large-scale distributed decision-making procedure for a single-machine scheduling problem
Soondo Hong & Amarnath Banerjee
Pages: 5795-5808
Published online: 26 Oct 2011
AbstractforA large-scale distributed decision-making procedure for a single-machine scheduling problem | Full Text | References | PDF (588.9 KB)
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Asynchronous teams for joint lot-sizing and scheduling problem in flow shops
Márcio A.F. Belo Filho, Maristela O. Santos & Cláudio N. Meneses
Pages: 5809-5822
Published online: 02 Nov 2011
AbstractforAsynchronous teams for joint lot-sizing and scheduling problem in flow shops | Full Text | References | PDF (420.9 KB)
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Setup-oriented dispatching rules – a survey
Christoph W. Pickardt & Jürgen Branke
Pages: 5823-5842
Published online: 16 Dec 2011
AbstractforSetup-oriented dispatching rules – a survey | Full Text | References | PDF (237.1 KB)
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Sequence-dependent flow shop scheduling problem minimising the number of tardy jobs
Mohsen Varmazyar & Nasser Salmasi
Pages: 5843-5858
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforSequence-dependent flow shop scheduling problem minimising the number of tardy jobs | Full Text | References | PDF (217.7 KB)
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Optimal maintenance schedule decisions for machine tools considering the user's cost structure
Bhupesh Kumar Lad & Makarand S. Kulkarni
Pages: 5859-5871
Published online: 15 Nov 2011
AbstractforOptimal maintenance schedule decisions for machine tools considering the user's cost structure | Full Text | References | PDF (129.2 KB)
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A hybrid genetic algorithm for the single row layout problem
Feristah Ozcelik
Pages: 5872-5886
Published online: 21 Dec 2011
AbstractforA hybrid genetic algorithm for the single row layout problem | Full Text | References | PDF (198.3 KB)
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Development of machine learning‐based real time scheduling systems: using ensemble based on wrapper feature selection approach
Yeou-Ren Shiue, Ruey‐Shiang Guh & Ken‐Chun Lee
Pages: 5887-5905
Published online: 09 Jan 2012
AbstractforDevelopment of machine learning‐based real time scheduling systems: using ensemble based on wrapper feature selection approach | Full Text | References | PDF (273.1 KB)
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A reliability/availability approach to joint production and maintenance scheduling with multiple preventive maintenance services
Hadi Mokhtari, Ashkan Mozdgir & Isa Nakhai Kamal Abadi
Pages: 5906-5925
Published online: 10 Jan 2012
AbstractforA reliability/availability approach to joint production and maintenance scheduling with multiple preventive maintenance services | Full Text | References | PDF (390.5 KB)
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Optimisation of block erection scheduling based on a Petri net and discrete PSO
Zhong Yuguang
Pages: 5926-5935
Published online: 19 Jan 2012
AbstractforOptimisation of block erection scheduling based on a Petri net and discrete PSO | Full Text | References | PDF (280.6 KB)
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A review and evaluation on constructive heuristics to optimise product mix based on the Theory of Constraints
Vinicius Amorim Sobreiro & Marcelo Seido Nagano
Pages: 5936-5948
Published online: 14 Dec 2011
AbstractforA review and evaluation on constructive heuristics to optimise product mix based on the Theory of Constraints | Full Text | References | PDF (538.4 KB)
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The performance of Due Date setting rules in assembly and multi-stage job shops: an assessment by simulation
Matthias Thürer, George Huang, Mark Stevenson, Cristovao Silva & Moacir Godinho Filho
Pages: 5949-5965
Published online: 16 Dec 2011
AbstractforThe performance of Due Date setting rules in assembly and multi-stage job shops: an assessment by simulation | Full Text | References | PDF (253.7 KB)
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An integrated scheduling and material-handling approach for complex job shops: a computational study
René Drießel & Lars Mönch
Pages: 5966-5985
Published online: 02 Mar 2012
AbstractforAn integrated scheduling and material-handling approach for complex job shops: a computational study | Full Text | References | PDF (644.3 KB)
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Scheduling dynamic block assembly in shipbuilding through hybrid simulation and spatial optimisation
Liu Zhuo, David Chua Kim Huat & Keng Hwee Wee
Pages: 5986-6004
Published online: 11 Jan 2012
AbstractforScheduling dynamic block assembly in shipbuilding through hybrid simulation and spatial optimisation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Solving a time constrained two-crane routing problem for material handling with an ant colony optimisation approach: an application in the roof-tile industry
Patrick Hirsch, Andreas Palfi & Manfred Gronalt
Pages: 6005-6021
Published online: 16 Jan 2012
AbstractforSolving a time constrained two-crane routing problem for material handling with an ant colony optimisation approach: an application in the roof-tile industry | Full Text | References | PDF (428.6 KB)
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Makespan minimisation on parallel batch processing machines with non-identical job sizes and release dates
Onur Ozturk, Marie-Laure Espinouse, Maria Di Mascolo & Alexia Gouin
Pages: 6022-6035
Published online: 21 Dec 2011
AbstractforMakespan minimisation on parallel batch processing machines with non-identical job sizes and release dates | Full Text | References | PDF (144.2 KB)
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On the integer programming formulation of production scheduling optimisation algorithm for the hot rolling processes
Bahram Alidaee & Haibo Wang
Pages: 6036-6039
Published online: 16 Dec 2011
AbstractforOn the integer programming formulation of production scheduling optimisation algorithm for the hot rolling processes | Full Text | References | PDF (72.4 KB)
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Fast and meta-heuristics for common due-date assignment and scheduling on parallel machines
Jun-Gyu Kim, Ji-Su Kim & Dong-Ho Lee
Pages: 6040-6057
Published online: 31 Jan 2012
AbstractforFast and meta-heuristics for common due-date assignment and scheduling on parallel machines | Full Text | References | PDF (191.7 KB)
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