The contribution presents a heuristic for the three-dimensional strip-packing problem (3D-SPP) with rectangular shaped pieces (boxes). The considered 3D-SPP can be formulated as follows: for a given set of boxes and a given longitudinal open container, determine a feasible arrangement of all...

Often charges have to be paid by customers in advance of services. Therefore, the flexibleconfiguration of rate structures is an important distinguishing mark of competing companies.Since the prompt adaptation of changes to new situations enhances competitive power, thereis vital need to...