In this paper, four inter-machine buffer conditions (i.e. no-wait, no-buffer, limited-buffer and infinite-buffer) in a flow shop are investigated. These four different buffer conditions are combined to generate a more generalised and more comprehensive scheduling problem, which can cover the...

In this paper we consider the problem of grouping machine and human resources in mixed model assembly process so that sequencing and scheduling decisions may be performed more efficiently. Resource aggregation can potentially and significantly improve production efficiency and throughput by...

<title/> A scheduling model is designed and applied to seaport container terminals taking into account factors such as container handling equipment, labour resources, storage capacities and terminal layout. Major factors influencing container transfer efficiency are analysed to optimise resource usage...

In this paper techniques for scheduling additional train services (SATS) are considered as is train scheduling involving general time window constraints, fixed operations, maintenance activities and periods of section unavailability. The SATS problem is important because additional services must...

Train scheduling is a complex and time consuming task of vital importance in many countries. To create completely new train schedules that are more accurate and efficient than permitted by current techniques, a novel "hybrid" job shop approach is proposed and implemented in this paper. Unique...