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

Journal Article
الوسوم: 
Genetic algorithm, heuristic, hybrid flowshop, total weighted squared tardiness
المجلة \ الصحيفة: 
International Journal of Mechanical, Industrial Science and Engineering
رقم العدد: 
10
رقم الإصدار السنوي: 
7
الصفحات: 
89-92
مستخلص المنشور: 

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.