Batch processing machines (BPMs) simultaneously process multiple jobs in a batch, which
are commonly used in many industrial systems. This paper studies the scheduling problem …

This study investigates the static and dynamic versions of the flexible open shop scheduling
problem with the goal of minimizing makespan. The asymptotic optimality of the general …

In this paper, we present a variable block insertion heuristic (VBIH) algorithm to solve the
blocking flowshop scheduling problem with the total flowtime criterion. In the VBIH algorithm …

Cyclic hoist scheduling problems in automated electroplating lines and surface processing
shops attract many attentions and interests both from practitioners and researchers. In such …

In this paper, a scheduling problem on a single machine producing dairy products subject to
variable due dates, earliness and tardiness penalty costs and sequence dependent setup …

In this paper, a memetic algorithm with a variable block insertion heuristic is presented to
solve the single machine total weighted tardiness problem with sequence dependent setup …

The Differential Evolution (DE) is a widely used bioinspired optimization algorithm
developed by Storn and Price. It is popular for its simplicity and robustness. This algorithm …

In many cases, if something is done once, it can be reused faster or by a lower cost. Such
dependencies occur in data processing, software development, project planning, machine …

In this paper, we present a hybrid algorithm based on cuckoo search algorithm to solve the
single machine total weighted tardiness (SMTWT) scheduling problems with sequence …

In order to explore and extend the ability and application of Differential Evolution (DE), a
Contribution-guided Discrete Differential Evolution (C-DDE) is proposed in this paper for the …