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A Robust Optimisation Approach to Synchromodal Container Transportation
This chapter addresses synchromodal planning at operational level from the perspective of a logistics service provider and studies an optimisation...
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Optimisation in Synchromodal Logistics From Theory to Practice
This book introduces the advances in synchromodal logistics and provides a framework to classify various optimisation problems in this field. It...
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Testing re-optimisation strategies in international kidney exchange programmes by the ENCKEP simulator
We tested re-optimisation strategies for international kidney exchange programmes using the simulator developed by the ENCKEP COST Action. Kidney...
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Integrated optimisation model for airline bank structure and fleet assignment problem
The airline decision-making process is intended to solve complex operations planning problems sequentially. As computational power increases so do...
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Towards autonomous learning and optimisation in textile production: data-driven simulation approach for optimiser validation
The textile industry is a traditional industry branch that remains highly relevant in Europe. The industry is under pressure to remain profitable in...
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A Reinforcement Learning approach for bus network design and frequency setting optimisation
This paper proposes a new approach to solve the problem of bus network design and frequency setting (BNDFS). Transit network design must satisfy the...
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Categorisations of Optimisation Problems in Synchromodal Logistics
In this chapter, a view is given on optimisation of synchromodal transportation. For this, a framework is presented to distinguish four quadrants,...
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Energy-efficient tool path generation and expansion optimisation for five-axis flank milling with meta-reinforcement learning
Five-axis flank milling is prevalent in complex surfaces manufacturing, and it typically consumes high electricity energy. To save energy and improve...
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Multi-objective optimisation of ultrasonically welded dissimilar joints through machine learning
The use of composite materials is increasing in industry sectors such as renewable energy generation and storage, transport (including automotive,...
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Robust Optimisation for Multiple Medical Service Project Scheduling Considering the Uncertainty of Activity Durations and Resource Allocation
In the field of medical service research, the scheduling of medical activities and resources has always been a difficult problem. Usually, a medical...
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A Multi-objective Particle Swarm Optimisation-Based Solution Approach for Multiple Mean-Responses Optimisation Considering Empirical Model Uncertainties
Simultaneous optimisation of multiple quality characteristics or responses is so-called multiple response optimisation (MRO) problem. As the...
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Bilevel Discrete Optimisation: Computational Complexity and Applications
Bilevel optimisation is an important class of hierarchical optimisation problems with two decision-makers: the leader and the follower. The leader...
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A multi-objective integrated optimisation model for facility location and order allocation problem in a two-level supply chain network
This study proposes a mixed-integer multi-objective integrated mathematical model solving facility location and order allocation optimisation...
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A joint sustainable order-packing vehicle routing optimisation for the cold chain e-fulfilment
Due to the new normal caused by the pandemic, consumer behaviour has now shifted to online shop** not only for general commodities but also for...
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A review of the role of heuristics in stochastic optimisation: from metaheuristics to learnheuristics
In the context of simulation-based optimisation, this paper reviews recent work related to the role of metaheuristics, matheuristics (combinations of...
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Robust productivity growth and efficiency measurement with undesirable outputs: evidence from the oil industry
This paper aims to contribute to the contemporary and imperative research on the performance and productivity growth of the oil industry. Among...
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Bayer digestion maintenance optimisation with lazy constraints and Benders decomposition
This paper describes a maintenance scheduling model for digester banks. Digester banks are network-connected assets that lie on the critical path of...
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Performance evaluation of national and international kidney exchange programmes with the ENCKEP simulator
In this paper we present simulations for international kidney exchange programmes (KEPs). KEPs are organised in more than ten countries in Europe to...
