An Effective Genetic Algortihm for a Complex Real-World Scheduling Problem

Journal Article

• Publication Online URL: An Effective Genetic Algortihm for a Complex Real-World Scheduling Problem
• Tags: Genetic algorithm, heuristic, hybrid flowshop, total weighted squared tardiness
• Magazine \ Newspaper: International Journal of Mechanical, Industrial Science and Engineering
• Issue Number: 10
• Volume Number: 7
• Pages: 89-92

Publication Abstract

We address a complex scheduling problem arising in the wood panel industry with the objective of minimizing a quadratic function of job tardiness. The proposed solution strategy, which is based on an effective genetic algorithm, has been coded and implemented within a major Tunisian company, leader in the wood panel manufacturing. Preliminary experimental results indicate significant decrease of delivery times.