Solving permutation flow-shop scheduling problem by rhinoceros search algorithm
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DOI: 10.1007/s00500-018-3075-3
Abstract: In this paper, a novel meta-heuristic search algorithm inspired by rhinoceros’ natural behaviour is proposed, namely rhinoceros search algorithm (RSA). Similar to our earlier version called elephant search algorithm, RSA simplifies certain habitual characteristics of… read more here.
Keywords: search; rsa; rhinoceros search; search algorithm ... See more keywords
An improved multi-objective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition for energy-efficient permutation flow shop scheduling problem with sequence-dependent setup time
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2018.1504251
Abstract: With the increasing attention on environment issues, green scheduling in manufacturing industry has been a hot research topic. As a typical scheduling problem, permutation flow shop scheduling has gained deep research, but the practical case… read more here.
Keywords: flow shop; scheduling problem; shop scheduling; permutation flow ... See more keywords
A branch-and-bound method to minimize the makespan in a permutation flow shop with blocking and setup times
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DOI: 10.1080/23311916.2017.1389638
Abstract: Abstract This work addresses the minimization of the makespan criterion for the permutation flow shop problem with blocking, sequence and machine dependent setup times, which is a problem that has not been studied in previous… read more here.
Keywords: setup times; flow shop; time; permutation flow ... See more keywords
Improved Meta-Heuristics for Solving Distributed Lot-Streaming Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling Problems
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DOI: 10.1109/tase.2022.3151648
Abstract: This paper addresses a distributed lot-streaming permutation flow shop scheduling problem that has various applications in real-life manufacturing systems. We aim to optimally assign jobs to multiple distributed factories and sequence them to minimize the… read more here.
Keywords: lot streaming; flow shop; distributed lot; streaming permutation ... See more keywords
Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling With Batch Delivery to Multiple Customers in Supply Chains
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DOI: 10.1109/tsmc.2017.2720178
Abstract: Rapid changes in production environments have motivated researchers and industrial manufacturers to coordinate the production and distribution in supply chain management. This paper aims to address the permutation flow shop scheduling problem with batch delivery… read more here.
Keywords: permutation flow; flow shop; multiple customers; batch delivery ... See more keywords
A discrete butterfly-inspired optimization algorithm for solving Permutation Flow-Shop scheduling Problems
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DOI: 10.14311/nnw.2020.30.015
Abstract: Permutation Flow-Shop Scheduling Problem (PFSP) which exists in many manufacturing systems is a classic combinatorial optimization problem. Studies have shown that the PFSP including more than three machines belongs to the NP-hard problems and is… read more here.
Keywords: flow shop; algorithm; permutation; shop scheduling ... See more keywords
Permutation flow shop scheduling: variability of completion time differences – NP-completeness
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DOI: 10.1504/ijor.2020.10029354
Abstract: We consider the permutation flow shop scheduling problem and aim to obtain smoothness of jobs' completion times, by minimising the variance or the variability of inter-completion times. This problem, including an efficient heuristics, was introduced… read more here.
Keywords: permutation flow; completion; flow shop; shop scheduling ... See more keywords
On the n-job, m-machine permutation flow shop scheduling problems with makespan criterion and rework
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DOI: 10.24200/sci.2017.4443
Abstract: This paper addresses an n-job, m-machine permutation flow shop scheduling problem (PFSSP) with unlimited intermediate buffers and rework activities. The concept of rework means that processing of a job on a machine may not meet… read more here.
Keywords: machine permutation; flow shop; permutation flow; job machine ... See more keywords