International Journal of Production Research, Volume 54, Issue 12 (2016)

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International Journal of Production Research, Volume 54, Issue 12 (2016)

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Article
Improve urban passenger transport management by rationally forecasting traffic congestion probability
Xuesong Feng, Mitsuru Saito & Yi Liu
Pages: 3465-3474
Published online: 10 Jul 2015
AbstractforImprove urban passenger transport management by rationally forecasting traffic congestion probability | Full Text | References | PDF (209.3 KB)
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Due-window assignment and scheduling with general position-dependent processing times involving a deteriorating and compressible maintenance activity
Hui Zhu, Min Li, Zhangjin Zhou & Yun You
Pages: 3475-3490
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforDue-window assignment and scheduling with general position-dependent processing times involving a deteriorating and compressible maintenance activity | Full Text | References | PDF (222.7 KB)
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An effective heuristic for adaptive control of job sequences subject to variation in processing times
Wei Li & Theodor I. Freiheit
Pages: 3491-3507
Published online: 06 Aug 2015
AbstractforAn effective heuristic for adaptive control of job sequences subject to variation in processing times | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Scheduling with agreements: new results
Mohamed Bendraouche & Mourad Boudhar
Pages: 3508-3522
Published online: 07 Aug 2015
AbstractforScheduling with agreements: new results | Full Text | References | PDF (619.8 KB)
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The routed inventory pooling problem with multiple lateral transshipments
Harmen W. Bouma & Ruud H. Teunter
Pages: 3523-3533
Published online: 02 Sep 2015
AbstractforThe routed inventory pooling problem with multiple lateral transshipments | Full Text | References | PDF (812 KB)
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A constructive algorithm and a simulated annealing approach for solving flowshop problems with missing operations
M. Henneberg & J.S. Neufeld
Pages: 3534-3550
Published online: 11 Sep 2015
AbstractforA constructive algorithm and a simulated annealing approach for solving flowshop problems with missing operations | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | Supplemental
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Due date assignment and convex resource allocation scheduling with variable job processing times
Lin-Hui Sun, Kai Cui, Ju-hong Chen & Jun Wang
Pages: 3551-3560
Published online: 12 Sep 2015
AbstractforDue date assignment and convex resource allocation scheduling with variable job processing times | Full Text | References | PDF (202.3 KB)
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A competitive memetic algorithm for the distributed two-stage assembly flow-shop scheduling problem
Jin Deng, Ling Wang, Sheng-yao Wang & Xiao-long Zheng
Pages: 3561-3577
Published online: 02 Sep 2015
AbstractforA competitive memetic algorithm for the distributed two-stage assembly flow-shop scheduling problem | Full Text | References | PDF (884.1 KB)
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Wafer fabrication yield learning and cost analysis based on in-line inspection
Israel Tirkel, Gad Rabinowitz, David Price & Doug Sutherland
Pages: 3578-3590
Published online: 29 Oct 2015
AbstractforWafer fabrication yield learning and cost analysis based on in-line inspection | Full Text | References | PDF (455.3 KB)
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An improved exact algorithm for single-machine scheduling to minimise the number of tardy jobs with periodic maintenance
Ming Liu, Shijin Wang, Chengbin Chu & Feng Chu
Pages: 3591-3602
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
AbstractforAn improved exact algorithm for single-machine scheduling to minimise the number of tardy jobs with periodic maintenance | Full Text | References | PDF (219.3 KB)
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Optimal locations of on-line and off-line rework stations in a serial production system
Md. Shahriar J. Hossain & Bhaba R. Sarker
Pages: 3603-3621
Published online: 27 Nov 2015
AbstractforOptimal locations of on-line and off-line rework stations in a serial production system | Full Text | References | PDF (386.2 KB)
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A modified teaching–learning-based optimisation algorithm for bi-objective re-entrant hybrid flowshop scheduling
Jing-nan Shen, Ling Wang & Huan-yu Zheng
Pages: 3622-3639
Published online: 14 Dec 2015
AbstractforA modified teaching–learning-based optimisation algorithm for bi-objective re-entrant hybrid flowshop scheduling | Full Text | References | PDF (677 KB)
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An integrated inventory optimization model for facility location-allocation problem
R.P. Manatkar, Kondapaneni Karthik, Sri Krishna Kumar & Manoj Kumar Tiwari
Pages: 3640-3658
Published online: 21 Dec 2015
AbstractforAn integrated inventory optimization model for facility location-allocation problem | Full Text | References | PDF (597 KB)
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A heuristic algorithm for master production scheduling problem with controllable processing times and scenario-based demands
Fateme Akhoondi & M.M. Lotfi
Pages: 3659-3676
Published online: 05 Jan 2016
AbstractforA heuristic algorithm for master production scheduling problem with controllable processing times and scenario-based demands | Full Text | References | PDF (455.6 KB) | Supplemental
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Comparative analysis of the performance of a novel U-shaped ‘chasing-overtaking’ production line
Qin Chen, ShiLong Liao, ZhongZhen Wu & ShuPing Yi
Pages: 3677-3690
Published online: 23 Dec 2015
AbstractforComparative analysis of the performance of a novel U-shaped ‘chasing-overtaking’ production line | Full Text | References | PDF (238.2 KB)
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Bicriteria scheduling problems involving job rejection, controllable processing times and rate-modifying activity
Du-Juan Wang, Yunqiang Yin & Mengqi Liu
Pages: 3691-3705
Published online: 04 Jan 2016
AbstractforBicriteria scheduling problems involving job rejection, controllable processing times and rate-modifying activity | Full Text | References | PDF (226.6 KB)
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Article
Robust scheduling of a two-stage hybrid flow shop with uncertain interval processing times
Xin Feng, Feifeng Zheng & Yinfeng Xu
Pages: 3706-3717
Published online: 21 Mar 2016
AbstractforRobust scheduling of a two-stage hybrid flow shop with uncertain interval processing times | Full Text | References | PDF (288.3 KB)
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Article
Effects of forecast errors on optimal utilisation in aggregate production planning with stochastic customer demand
Klaus Altendorfer, Thomas Felberbauer & Herbert Jodlbauer
Pages: 3718-3735
Published online: 25 Mar 2016
AbstractforEffects of forecast errors on optimal utilisation in aggregate production planning with stochastic customer demand | Full Text | References | PDF (675 KB)
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A quantitative evaluation model to measure the disassembly difficulty; application of the semi-destructive methods in aviation End-of-Life
Hamidreza Zahedi, Christian Mascle & Pierre Baptiste
Pages: 3736-3748
Published online: 25 Mar 2016
AbstractforA quantitative evaluation model to measure the disassembly difficulty; application of the semi-destructive methods in aviation End-of-Life | Full Text | References | PDF (484.4 KB)
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Reviews

Collaborative networks: a systematic review and multi-level framework
Christopher Durugbo
Pages: 3749-3776
Published online: 21 Dec 2015
AbstractforCollaborative networks: a systematic review and multi-level framework | Full Text | References | PDF (820.2 KB)
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