Invited Paper -- Metaheuristic Agent Processes (MAPS) -- Tutorial Paper -- GRASP with Path-Relinking: Recent Advances and Applications -- Papers on Problem Solving -- A Tabu Search Heuristic for a University Timetabling Problem -- An Investigation of Automated Planograms Using a Simulated Annealing Based Hyper-Heuristic -- Validation and Optimization of an Elevator Simulation Model with Modern …
A Commentary on Distribution-Channels Modeling -- The Bilateral-Monopoly Model and Channel Myths -- Multiple (Exclusive) Retailers -- Multiple (Exclusive) States-of-Nature -- Toward a Manufacturer-Optimal Per-Unit Fee: A Channel-Coordinating Quantity-Discount Schedule -- The Manufacturer-Optimal Two-Part Tariff -- The Channel-Coordinating Menu -- Coordination versus Maximization: Theoretical An…
Mathematical Symbols and Constants -- Sets and Propositions -- Number Systems and their Arithmetic -- Combinatorial Analysis -- Sequences and Series -- Mathematics of Finance -- Functions of one Independent Variable -- Functions of one Variable: Differential Calculus -- Functions of one Variable: Integral Calculus -- Differential Equations -- Difference Equations -- Differential Calculus for Fu…
The Network of Logistics Decisions -- Facility Location in Supply Chain Design -- Distribution Centres in Supply Chain Operations -- Operational Research Methods for Efficient Warehousing -- Models and Methods for Facilities Layout Design from an Applicability to Real-World Perspective -- The Design, Planning, and Optimization of Reverse Logistics Networks -- Models and Methods for Operations i…
Performance Analysis Techniques -- Convexity and Supermodularity -- Worst-Case Analysis -- Average-Case Analysis -- Mathematical Programming Based Bounds -- Inventory Models -- Economic Lot Size Models with Constant Demands -- Economic Lot Size Models with Varying Demands -- Stochastic Inventory Models -- Integration of Inventory and Pricing -- Design and Coordination Models -- Procurement Cont…
Location Theory and the Ordered Median Function -- Mathematical Properties of the Ordered Median Function -- The Continuous Ordered Median Location Problem -- The Continuous Ordered Median Problem -- Bisectors -- The Single Facility Ordered Median Problem -- Multicriteria Ordered Median Problems -- Extensions of the Continuous Ordered Median Problem -- Ordered Median Location Problems on Networ…
Application domains -- Complexity: An Emergent Organisational Paradigm in the Knowledge Based Economy -- The Epistemology of Knowledge -- The Complexity Paradigm for a Networked Economy -- Knowledge Management and Management Learning: What Computers Can Still Do -- Supporting Technologies for Knowledge Management -- Learning and Interaction via ICT Tools for the Benefit of Knowledge Management …
Subject and Outline -- Kanban-Controlled Manufacturing Systems: Basic Version and Variations -- Literature Review: Models of Kanban Systems -- New Models of Kanban Systems: A Construction-Kit Approach -- Components: Basic Building Blocks -- Subassemblies: Models of Multi-Product Manufacturing Facilities -- Composite Models: Models of Multi-Stage Kanban Systems -- Extended Application: Models of…
Inventory and Supply Chain Models with Forecast Updates -- Examples from Industry -- Inventory Models with Two Consecutive Delivery Modes -- Inventory Models with Two Consecutive Delivery Modes and Fixed Cost -- Inventory Models with Three Consecutive Delivery Modes -- Multiperiod Quantity-Flexibility Contracts -- Purchase Contract Management: Fixed Exercise Cost -- Purchase Contract Management…
Background -- The Approach -- Theory of Real Systems -- Theory of System Knowledge -- The Intelligent Enterprise -- Realizing Enterprise Intelligence -- Conclusion.Today's enterprises have to continuously extend their operational limits to earn profit, thrive and prosper. Over time evolution led to the development of two concepts to master this challenge: intelligence and knowledge. This work i…