Modular production line optimization: The exPLOre architecture.
Monotone interval eigenproblem in max–min algebra
The interval eigenproblem in max-min algebra is studied. A classification of interval eigenvectors is introduced and six types of interval eigenvectors are described. Characterization of all six types is given for the case of strictly increasing eigenvectors and Hasse diagram of relations between the types is presented.
Monte Carlo simulation and analytic approximation of epidemic processes on large networks
Low dimensional ODE approximations that capture the main characteristics of SIS-type epidemic propagation along a cycle graph are derived. Three different methods are shown that can accurately predict the expected number of infected nodes in the graph. The first method is based on the derivation of a master equation for the number of infected nodes. This uses the average number of SI edges for a given number of the infected nodes. The second approach is based on the observation that the epidemic...
MOPP-I: an optimization package for multipurpose batch operations.
A number of algorithms have been developed -including enumeration of feasible production sequences, alternative task selection and the generation of alternative production lines- to determine the optimal sequence in which products and by-products should be produced and the times at which the various production operations for each product should be carried out to meet a given product demand pattern, taking into account the available equipment, storage costs, stopover penalties and other plant limitations.Product...
Multi-armed restless bandits, index policies, and dynamic priority allocation.
Multiattribute Prediction of Terrain Stability Above Underground Mining Operations
Multi-class decision procedures for the inspection operation.
Multiclass Hammersley–Aldous–Diaconis process and multiclass-customer queues
In the Hammersley–Aldous–Diaconis process, infinitely many particles sit in ℝ and at most one particle is allowed at each position. A particle at x, whose nearest neighbor to the right is at y, jumps at rate y−x to a position uniformly distributed in the interval (x, y). The basic coupling between trajectories with different initial configuration induces a process with different classes of particles. We show that the invariant measures for the two-class process can be obtained as follows. First,...
Multi-criteria approach to comparison of inspection allocation for multi-product manufacturing systems in make-to-order sector
Multicriteria Approach to the Problem of the Integration of Suppliers into a Production Distribution System
Multi-criteria bandwidth allocation
Multicriteria Optimization in a Fuzzy Environment: the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
Multicriteria scheduling problems : a survey
This paper presents a state-of-the-art survey on multicriteria scheduling and introduces a definition of a multicriteria scheduling problem. It provides a framework that allows to tackle multicriteria scheduling problems, according to Decision Aid concepts. This problem is decomposed into three different problems. The first problem is about obtaining a model. The second one is how to take criteria into account and the third one is about solving a scheduling problem. An extension to an existing notation...
Multicriteria scheduling problems: a survey
This paper presents a state-of-the-art survey on multicriteria scheduling and introduces a definition of a multicriteria scheduling problem. It provides a framework that allows to tackle multicriteria scheduling problems, according to Decision Aid concepts. This problem is decomposed into three different problems. The first problem is about obtaining a model. The second one is how to take criteria into account and the third one is about solving a scheduling problem. An extension to an existing...
Multidimensional assignment: applications and some thoughts.
Multi-dimensional quasi-Toeplitz Markov chains.
Multifacility location problems on a sphere.
Multi-Item Fuzzy Inventory Model for Deteriorating Items With Finite Time-Horizon and Time-Dependent Demand
Multi-Item Fuzzy Inventory Problem With Space Constraint Via Geometric Programming Method
Multi-Item Inventory Model With Probabilistic Price Dependent Demand and Imprecise Goal and Constraints