In this paper, a problem generator for the Two-Dimensional Rectangular Single Large Object Placement Problem is presented. The parameters defining this problem are identified and described. The fea-tures of the problem generator are pointed out, and it is shown how the program can be used for...

In this paper, a problem generator for the Two-Dimensional Rectangular Single Large Object Placement Problem is presented in which the large object includes one or several defective areas. The parameters defining this problem are identified and described. The features of the problem generator...

In this paper, a two-dimensional cutting problem is consideredin which a single plate (large object) has to be cut down into a set of smallitems of maximal value. As opposed to standard cutting problems, thelarge object contains a defect, which must not be covered by a small item.The problem is...

Den Gegenstand dieser Arbeit bildet die Planung von Master-Touren für einen Menübringdienst des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes. Es wird untersucht, ob und ggf. in welchem Umfang bei der Belieferung der Kunden Rationalisierungspotentiale durch eine verbes-serte Tourenplanung erschlossen werden...

In this paper the authors present a case study from the wood-processing industry. It focuses on a cutting process in which material from stock is cut down in order to provide the items required by the customers in the desired qualities, sizes, and quantities. In particular, two aspects make this...

Order Batching and Picker Routing Problems arise in warehouses when articles have to be retrieved from their storage location in order to satisfy a given demand specified by customer orders. The Order Batching Problem includes the grouping of a given set of customer orders into feasible picking...

In this paper, a capacitated vehicle routing problem is discussed which occurs in the context of glass waste collection. Supplies of several different product types (glass of different colors) are available at customer locations. The supplies have to be picked up at their locations and moved to...