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An Annealed Genetic Algorithm for Multi Mode Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem
2012
International Journal of Computer Applications
This paper presents a genetic algorithm (SA) for the classical multimode resource-constrained project scheduling problem (MRCPSP). The objective is makespan minimization of the project. ...
A new precedence feasible multi point forward backward crossover operator is presented. SA and GA are used in tandem to ensure balance in exploration and exploitation of search space. ...
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION Resource constrained project scheduling problem can be described by considering a project which consists of J activities. ...
doi:10.5120/9659-4080
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The Multi-Mode Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem
[chapter]
2014
Handbook on Project Management and Scheduling Vol.1
This chapter reports on a new solution approach for the multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem (MRCPSP, MPS|prec|C max ). ...
The new algorithm splits the problem type into a mode assignment and a single mode project scheduling step. ...
Project Scheduling Problem
The Resource-Constrained Multi-Mode Project Scheduling Problem
The Resource-Constrained Multi-Mode Project Scheduling Problem
The Resource-Constrained Multi-Mode ...
doi:10.1007/978-3-319-05443-8_22
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Sounds of Silence: a sampling-based bi-criteria harmony search metaheuristic for the resource constrained project scheduling problem with uncertain activity durations and cash flows
2014
Periodica polytechnica. Civil engineering
In this paper, we present a new sampling-based bi-criteria hybrid harmony search metaheuristic for the resource-constrained project-scheduling problem (RCPSP) with uncertain activity durations (UAD) and ...
crisp SoS developed for several a primary-secondary (PS) and bi-criteria (BC) project scheduling problems. ...
In this paper, we present a new sampling-based bi-criteria (total project duration (TPD) and net present value (NPV)) hybrid harmony search metaheuristic for the resource-constrained project-scheduling ...
doi:10.3311/ppci.7051
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A new open-pit multi-stage mine production timetabling model for drilling, blasting and excavating operations
2016
Mining Technology
This paper proposes a new multi-resource multi-stage mine production timetabling problem for optimising the open-pit drilling, blasting and excavating operations under equipment capacity constraints. ...
The problem is formulated by mixed integer programming and solved by ILOG-CPLEX optimiser. ...
Ferland et al. (2007) modelled the MBS problem as a resource-constrained project scheduling problem, which was solved by a particle swam optimisation algorithm. ...
doi:10.1179/1743286315y.0000000031
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Resource dedication problem in a multi-project environment
2012
Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal
Thus, a static and deterministic multi-project multi-mode resource constrained project scheduling problem (MMRCPSP) is addressed. ...
The first solution approach is a genetic algorithm employing a new improvement move called combinatorial auction for RDP, which is based on preferences of projects for resources. ...
Literature Review The Multi-mode Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (MRCPSP), which is a generalized version of the Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (RCPSP), can be considered ...
doi:10.1007/s10696-012-9140-9
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Resource leveling scheduling by an ant colony-based model
2012
Journal of Industrial Engineering International
In project scheduling, many problems can arise when resource fluctuations are beyond acceptable limits. To overcome this, mathematical techniques have been developed for leveling resources. ...
The authors propose a simple resource leveling approach that can be used in scheduling projects with multi-mode execution activities. ...
Acknowledgements The authors are grateful to the editor miss Fatemeh Jazebi for her insightful and helpful comments and suggestions. ...
doi:10.1186/2251-712x-8-7
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A competitive genetic algorithm for resource-constrained project scheduling
1998
Naval Research Logistics
In this paper we consider the resource-constrained project scheduling problem (RCPSP) with makespan minimization as objective. We propose a new genetic algorithm approach to solve this problem. ...
While our approach makes use of a permutation based genetic encoding that contains problem-specific knowledge, the other two procedures employ a priority value based and a priority rule based representation ...
Introduction Within the classical resource-constrained project scheduling problem (RCPSP), the activities of a project have to be scheduled such that the makespan of the project is minimized. ...
doi:10.1002/(sici)1520-6750(199810)45:7<733::aid-nav5>3.0.co;2-c
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Towards Merging Binary Integer Programming Techniques with Genetic Algorithms
2017
Advances in Operations Research
For problems whose optimal solutions cannot be obtained, precision is traded with speed through substituting the integrality constrains in a binary integer program with a penalty. ...
Here, a procedure based on this framework has been applied to a scheduling problem, and the results of computational experiments have been discussed, emphasizing the knowledge generated and inefficiencies ...
Figure 1 shows a sample resource-constrained project and Figure 2 depicts its optimal schedule. ...
doi:10.1155/2017/7048042
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A self-adapting genetic algorithm for project scheduling under resource constraints
2002
Naval Research Logistics
This papers deals with the classical resource-constrained project scheduling problem (RCPSP). There, the activities of a project have to be scheduled subject to precedence and resource constraints. ...
An additional gene in the representation determines which of the two decoding procedures is actually used to compute a schedule for an individual. ...
I would like to thank Andreas Drexl (University of Kiel) for his continuous support as well as Rainer Kolisch (University of Darmstadt) for the inspiring discussions. ...
doi:10.1002/nav.10029
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FIPA-compliant agents for real-time control of Intelligent Network traffic
1999
Computer Networks
We present two agent-based systems for control of traffic load and resource allocation in Intelligent Networks. ...
We also suggest a number of potential enhancements to FIPA specifications that would alleviate some of the identified problems. q providers, and the trend towards service-oriented operations; and being ...
Acknowledgements This work was supported by the EC-funded ACTS project MARINER; the authors wish to acknowledge the valuable contribution that their colleagues in MARINER have made to this paper. ...
doi:10.1016/s1389-1286(99)00077-8
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Resource-Constrained Scheduling of Tests in New Product Development
1999
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
The problem of resource-constrained scheduling of testing tasks for new product development is addressed. ...
The problem is important because, in some industries like pharmaceutical and agrochemicals, a new product is required to pass all the tests by federal laws. ...
These tasks are marked by double circles in the activity-on-node representation of the sequence of tasks and with dark blocks
Conclusions The problem of resource-constrained scheduling of testing tasks ...
doi:10.1021/ie9807809
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Constraint programming for LNG ship scheduling and inventory management
2015
European Journal of Operational Research
We present two constraint programming models that rely on a disjunctive scheduling representation of the problem. ...
We propose a constraint programming approach for the optimization of inventory routing in the liquefied natural gas industry. ...
A primary application of this problem is to support analysis for the design of the supply chain for new projects. ...
doi:10.1016/j.ejor.2014.09.048
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Pre-emptive resource-constrained multimode project scheduling using genetic algorithm: A dynamic forward approach
2016
Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management
: In this article, a forward approach for maximizing net present value (NPV) in multi-mode resource constrained project scheduling problem while assuming discounted positive cash flows (MRCPSP-DCF) is ...
Purpose: The issue resource over-allocating is a big concern for project engineers in the process of scheduling project activities. ...
Mohammad Gholami (Post-doctoral fellow; University of Calgary-Abb.CA) for his positive comments during the writing of this manuscript. ...
doi:10.3926/jiem.1522
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A hybrid GRASP algorithm for minimizing total weighted resource tardiness penalty costs in scheduling of project networks
2012
International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research
In this problem, we assume constrained resources are renewable and limited to very costly machines and tools which are also used in other projects and are not accessible in all periods of time of a project ...
The goal is to find a schedule with minimal total weighted resource tardiness penalty costs. ...
Introduction The goal of the resource-constrained project scheduling problem (RCPSP) is to minimize the duration of a project subject to finish-to-start type precedence constraints and renewable resources ...
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Network planning for scheduling operations in air cargo handling: a tool in medium term goodsflow control
1993
European Journal of Operational Research
In the hub of a hub-and-spokes network for airfreight transportation, the main part of the incoming and outgoing goodsflow is in special loading units for airfreight. ...
With some substitutions, standard software for network planning is successfully applied to scheduling transshipment operations of loading units. ...
The big advantage of translating the scheduling problem into a project instead of a job shop is that the scheduling of operations can be carried out by standard software for network planning under resource ...
doi:10.1016/0377-2217(93)90035-l
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