This work was completed during my tenure as a scientific assistant and d- toral student at the Institute for Operations Research at the University of St. Gallen. During that time, I was involved in several industry projects in the field of power management, on the occasion of which I was...

Optimization problems arising in practice involve random parameters. For the computation of robust optimal solutions, i.e., optimal solutions being insensitive with respect to random parameter variations, deterministic substitute problems are needed. Based on the distribution of the random data,...

This book provides a straightforward overview for every researcher interested in stochastic dynamic vehicle routing problems (SDVRPs). The book is written for both the applied researcher looking for suitable solution approaches for particular problems as well as for the theoretical researcher...

The Handbook of Simulation Optimization presents an overview of the state of the art of simulation optimization, providing a survey of the most well-established approaches for optimizing stochastic simulation models and a sampling of recent research advances in theory and methodology. Leading...

Stochastic Optimization Methods -- Optimal Control Under Stochastic Uncertainty -- Stochastic Optimal Open-Loop Feedback Control -- Adaptive Optimal Stochastic Trajectory Planning and Control (AOSTPC) -- Optimal Design of Regulators -- Expected Total Cost Minimum Design of Plane Frames --...

This book presents the latest findings on stochastic dynamic programming models and on solving optimal control problems in networks. It includes the authors’ new findings on determining the optimal solution of discrete optimal control problems in networks and on solving game variants of Markov...

The Design of Manufacturing Systems to Cope with Variability -- Modeling Automated Warehouses Using Semi-Open Queueing Networks -- Exact Analysis of Discrete Part Production Lines -- Models of Leveling for Lean Manufacturing Systems -- Value of Advance Demand Information in Production and...

Einführung -- Materialplanung bei konventioneller und kreislaufgeführter Produktion -- Materialplanung bei externen Produktkreisläufen -- Materialplanung bei internen Produktkreisläufen -- Schlussbetrachtung.