in this paper, a hybrid method for limited resource allocation and leveling in complex multi-stage, multi-product and multi-period production planning problems with aim of lot-size determination and total cost minimization has been proposed. this problem consists of multiple products with sequential production processes that are produced in different periods to meet the customers demand. by det...

We consider the integrated workforce planning and allocation problem for a high volume manufacturing facility that operates in two non-overlapping shifts of twelve hours each day, with twenty eight shifts for a two week planing period. In such facilities, operational workforce planning is typically carried out in two steps consisting of the multishift assignments and the single-shift allocation...

strategic environmental assessment can be viewed as a process to integrate the concept ofsustainable development into planning. in this context, sea can be regarded as a method that regulates theplanning process to a state of sustainable development. however, to reach that goal it is necessary to achieve full integration of planning and the sea process.therefore this paper considers the integra...

Motivated by sawmill production planning, this paper investigates multi-period, multi-product (MPMP) production planning in a manufacturing environment with nonhomogeneous raw materials, and consequently random processes yields. A two-stage stochastic linear program with recourse is proposed to address the problem. The random yields are modeled as scenarios with stationary probability distribut...

Based on credibility theory and two-stage fuzzy optimization method, this paper presents a type of multi-product multi-period (MPMP) production planning model. Since the proposed production planning problem includes fuzzy variable coefficients with an infinite support, it is infinite-dimensional optimization problem. The approximation of the production planning problem is discussed, and the con...

This paper considers the Dynamic Multi-Period Vehicle Routing Problem which deals with the distribution of orders from a depot to a set of customers over a multi-period time horizon. Customer orders and their feasible service periods are dynamically revealed over time. The objectives are to minimize total travel costs and customer waiting, and to balance the daily workload over the planning hor...

This paper considers the Dynamic Multi-Period Vehicle Routing Problem which deals with the distribution of orders from a depot to a set of customers over a multi-period time horizon. Customer orders and their feasible service periods are dynamically revealed over time. The objectives are to minimize total travel costs and customer waiting, and to balance the daily workload over the planning hor...

In this paper, developed a new multi-product, multi-period, and multi-level closed-loop green supply chain planning model under uncertain conditions. The formulated model consists of five objective functions, which minimize the cost of the supply chain, minimize the CO2 emission of transportation vehicles, maximize the reliability of manufacturing and distribution centers, maximize t...