A Memetic Algorithm for Hybrid Flowshops with Flexible Machine Availability Constraints

This paper considers the problem of scheduling hybrid flowshops with machine availability constraints (MAC) to minimize makespan. The paper deals with a specific case of MAC caused by preventive maintenance (PM) operations. Contrary to previous papers considering fixed or/and conservative policies,...

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Main Authors: Fariborz Jolai, mostafa zandieh, Bahman Naderi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Islamic Azad University, Qazvin Branch 2010-02-01
Series:Journal of Optimization in Industrial Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.qjie.ir/article_23_a4186a673564b016f5b5a43370600601.pdf