We introduce the notion of admissible transfomations which is related to the Hungarian method for solving assignment problems. Admissible transformations are stated for linear, quadratic and multi-index assignment problems. Their application to find good lower bounds and/or to solve the problem, respectively, is outlined. Finally it is shown that admissible transformations can also be applied t...

In this paper a two-state Markovian maintenance process where the true state is unknown will be considered. The operating cost per period is a continuous random variable which depends on the state of the process. If investigation cost is incurred at the beginning of any period, the system wit I be returned to the "in-control" state instantaneously. This problem is solved using the average crite...

In this paper, a multi-objective method is used to optimize a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG). Two objective functions have been used in the optimization, which are irreversibility and HRSG equivalent volume. The former expresses the exergetic efficiency and the latter demonstrates the cost of the HRSG. Decision variables are geometric and operational parameters of the HRSG. The result...

Cross docking is a logistics strategy that strives to reduce inventory holding costs, shipping costs, and delays in delivering the products. In this research, an optimization model is presented for split loading and unloading products by suppliers and customers, vehicle routing with fuzzy possibilistic time window constraints among them, assignment of vehicles to cross dock, consolidation and i...

In this paper, a multi-objective method is used to optimize a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG). Two objective functions have been used in the optimization, which are irreversibility and HRSG equivalent volume. The former expresses the exergetic efficiency and the latter demonstrates the cost of the HRSG. Decision variables are geometric and operational parameters of the HRSG. The results of...

The structural design of civil works is closely tied to empirical knowledge and the professional’s experience. Based on this, adequate designs are generated in terms strength, operability, durability. However, such can be optimized reduce conditions associated with structure’s execution, as costs, CO2 emissions, related earthworks. In this study, a new discretization technique based reinforceme...

the paper presents an economical model for double variable acceptance sampling with inspection errors. taguchi cost function is used as acceptance cost while quality specification functions are normal with known variance. an optimization model is developed for double variables acceptance sampling scheme at the presence of inspection errors with either constant or monotone value functions. the m...