Policy makers constantly face optimal control problems: what controls allow to achieve certain targets in, e.g., GDP growth or inflation? Conventionally this is done by applying certain linear-quadratic optimization algorithms to dynamic econometric models. Several algorithms extend this...

Linear Optimization and Heuristics: K. Völker, M. Hümmer:The Decision Tree Procedure -- F. W. Peren: Linear Optimization -- K. M. Kroth: Cutting and Packaging Optimization -- M. Adolphs, S. Feistner, V. Jahnke: Queueing Theory -- T. Neifer, F. W. Peren: Sequencing Problems -- T. Neifer:...

Although many authors have noted the importance of minimizing workflow interference in facility layout design, traditional layout research tends to focus on minimizing the distance-based transportation cost. This paper formalizes the concept of workflow interference from a facility layout...

Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of applying adaptive memory tabu search procedures to combinatorial optimization problems. In this paper we describe the development and use of such an approach to solve binary quadratic programs. Computational experience is reported, showing...