Scheduling in hospitals is a challenging task and stochastic influences have a major impact on the final schedule. Therefore, uncertainties of treatment durations and of emergency arrivals have to be taken into account explicitly. In order to avoid re-scheduling we integrate information on...

Soccer enjoys great popularity in Germany. More than 10 Million fans surge into the stadiums each year to see the best 18 soccer clubs fighting for the German championship. The importance of a good and fair schedule which meets the demands of clubs, associations, media and fans has considerably...

Volunteer fire departments have been founded to ensure public safety in case of fire and to provide support for professional firefighters. Most of the current stations date back to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, volunteer fire departments face numerous challenges, such as reduced...

Competitiveness in global markets requires the ongoing identification and full utilization of improvement potential. To cut costs by means of process optimization, logistics service providers need to focus on efficient planning -- not only for external but also for internal transports. This...