We propose a general modular approach to support decision-makers' response in the early stages of pandemic with resource expansion, motivated by shortage Covid-19-related intensive care units (ICU) capacity 2020 Italy. Our uses (1) stochastic extension an epidemic model for scenarios projected infections, (2) load translate infections into demand resources interest, and (3) optimization allocat...

Abstract In this paper, we present a new perspective on cut generation in the context of Benders decomposition. The approach, which is based relation between alternative polyhedron and reverse polar set, helps us to improve established selection procedures for cuts, like one suggested by Fischetti et al. (Math Program Ser B 124(1–2):175–182, 2010). Our modified version that criterion produces c...

Investments in port container terminals are sensitive to uncertainties. Public investments infrastructure have been significantly reduced the last decade developing countries. The Brazilian government investment was only 1.85 % of GDP 2019, representing lowest level fifty years. Nonetheless, regulatory framework sector Brazil has undergone significant changes over time, increasing number privat...