This paper considers two problem classes that are important to researchers as well as practitioners, namely packing and … project scheduling problems. First, the two problem categories are described. This includes a classification of packing … application, similarities of their mathematical structures are examined. It is shown that all packing problems considered here are …

Ancillary services such as those provided by logistics seem simple and straightforward, yet their role is often … overlooked by hospitals. Recent studies indicate that logistics-related activities impact significantly on the quality of health … care as well as on hospital costs. Hospital logistics contributes to the provision of care to patients by ensuring that all …

European logistics company, where some restrictions impose decision making in an uncertain environment. The problem involves …

Today's competitive market for logistics services requires providers of such services to be capable of successfully … through implementing new or improved methodical, social, structural or technological concepts seeking to increase logistics … service capabilities. This research aims at supporting decision makers of logistics service provides in enhancing their …

inventive and persistent researchers, it seems virtually impossible to find efficient algorithms. In this Situation, the theory … instances attempted. In this work we develop the basic concepts of complexity theory. While doing so, we aim at presenting the … formal problem classes which are studied in complexity theory. …