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EOR
2006
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A multi-period machine assignment problem
In this paper, a multi-period assignment problem is studied that arises as part of a weekly planning problem at mail processing and distribution centers. These facilities contain ...
Xinhui Zhang, Jonathan F. Bard
EOR
2006
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The allocation of shared fixed costs
We consider the problem of sharing the fixed costs of facilities among a number of users. Although the problem can be formulated and solved as an Integer Programme this provides l...
Martin Butler, H. Paul Williams
EOR
2006
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Evaluation of time-varying availability in multi-echelon spare parts systems with passivation
The popular models for repairable item inventory, both in the literature as well as practical applications, assume that the demands for items are independent of the number of work...
Hoong Chuin Lau, Huawei Song, Chuen Teck See, Siew...
EOR
2006
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Solving the p
Jafar Fathali, Hossein Taghizadeh Kakhki
EOR
2006
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Approximate and exact algorithms for the fixed-charge knapsack problem
The subject of this paper is the formulation and solution of a variation of the classical binary knapsack problem. The variation that is addressed is termed the ``fixed-charge kna...
Umit Akinc
EOR
2006
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Wisdom
Adrian Mackenzie, Michael Pidd, John Rooksby, Ian ...
EOR
2006
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Validation of regression metamodels in simulation: Bootstrap approach
Simulation experiments are often analyzed through a linear regression model of their input/output data. Such an analysis yields a metamodel or response surface for the underlying ...
Jack P. C. Kleijnen, David Deflandre
EOR
2006
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A pricing model for clearing end-of-season retail inventory
Diwakar Gupta, Arthur V. Hill, Tatiana Bouzdine-Ch...
EOR
2006
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Optimal dynamic assignment of a flexible worker on an open production line with specialists
This paper models and analyzes serial production lines with specialists at each station and a single, cross-trained floating worker who can work at any station. We formulate Marko...
Linn I. Sennott, Mark P. Van Oyen, Seyed M. R. Ira...