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Performance Evaluation of Real-time Scheduling Approaches in Vehicle-based Internal Transport Systems

Le-Anh, Le-Anh, T.; de Koster, de Koster, M.B.M.; Yu, Yu, Y. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), … - 2006

-vehicle-first rules (with and without look-ahead), which are the best vehicle dispatching rules known from literature and which are … approaches consistently outperform vehicle dispatching rules. Results also reveal that guide-path layout, load arrival rate and …

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Comparison of linear, mixed integer and non-linear programming methods in energy system dispatch modelling

Ommen, Torben; Markussen, Wiebke Brix; Elmegaard, Brian - In: Energy 74 (2014) C, pp. 109-118

In the paper, three frequently used operation optimisation methods are examined with respect to their impact on operation management of the combined utility technologies for electric power and DH (district heating) of eastern Denmark. The investigation focusses on individual plant operation...

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Optimisation approaches for batch scheduling in semiconductor manufacturing

Klemmt, Andreas; Weigert, Gerald; Werner, Sebastian - In: European Journal of Industrial Engineering 5 (2011) 3, pp. 338-359

optimisation potential for the work centre using the different approaches. This allows, among others, a comparison to dispatching …

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Mixed fleet dispatching in truckload relay network design optimization

Vergara, Hector A.; Root, Sarah - In: Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and … 54 (2013) C, pp. 32-49

We propose a mathematical formulation for strategic relay network design and dispatching method selection for full … truckload transportation. The proposed model minimizes total transportation and installation costs of a mixed fleet dispatching … system combining relay network and point-to-point dispatching. Operational constraints such as maximum driver tour length and …

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Non-Discriminatory Automatic Registration of Knock-On Train Delays

Daamen, Winnie; Goverde, Rob; Hansen, Ingo - In: Networks and Spatial Economics 9 (2009) 1, pp. 47-61

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Dispatching trucks for drayage operations

Marković, Nikola; Drobnjak, Željko; Schonfeld, Paul - In: Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and … 70 (2014) C, pp. 99-111

We propose a novel model for dispatching trucks given the constraints and sources of uncertainty that arise in drayage …

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Modelling shipment consolidation and pricing decisions for a manufacturer-distributor

Ülkü, M. Ali; Bookbinder, James H. - In: International Journal of Revenue Management 6 (2012) 1/2, pp. 62-76

Consider a supply chain with one vendor and multiple buyers. That vendor not only manufactures the goods demanded, but also transports them by its own fleet of trucks to buyers that are densely dispersed in a distribution zone. The buyers are sensitive to both price and delivery-time guarantee....

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An optimization approach to aircraft dispatching strategy with maintenance cost â€“ A case study

Bazargan, Massoud - In: Journal of Air Transport Management 42 (2015) C, pp. 10-14

This paper presents an optimization approach to identify aircraft dispatching strategy at a flight training school. The … examined and compared with other potential dispatching strategies. The paper presents a mixed integer linear programming model …

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Performance Analysis of Split-Case Sorting Systems

Johnson, M. Eric; Meller, Russell D. - In: Manufacturing & Service Operations Management 4 (2002) 4, pp. 258-274

Split-case sorting systems are used in many retail supply chains where items must be distributed in less-than-case quantities, such as orders shipped directly to customers by catalogers and e-tailers or shipments made in less-than-case quantities from a distribution center to a retail store....

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Modeling and Analysis of Congestion in the Design of Facility Layouts

Benjaafar, Saifallah - In: Management Science 48 (2002) 5, pp. 679-704

Reducing manufacturing lead times and minimizing work-in-process (WIP) inventories are the cornerstones of popular manufacturing strategies such as Lean, Quick Response, and Just-in-Time Manufacturing. In this paper, we present a model that captures the relationshipbetween facility layout and...

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