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A new algorithm for minimizing makespan, C max, in blocking flow-shop problem through slowing down the operations

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  • I N Kamal Abadi

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In this paper, a new algorithm with complexity O(nm 2) is presented, which finds the optimal makespan, C max, for a blocking flow-shop problem by slowing down the operations of a no-wait flow-shop problem, F m ∣no-wait∣C max, for a given sequence where restriction on the slowing down is committed. However, the problem with performance measure makespan, C max, in a non-cyclic environment, is a special case of cyclic problem with cycle time, C t , as its performance measure. This new algorithm is much faster than the previously developed algorithms for cyclical scheduling problems.

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  • I N Kamal Abadi, 2007. "A new algorithm for minimizing makespan, C max, in blocking flow-shop problem through slowing down the operations," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Palgrave Macmillan;The OR Society, vol. 58(1), pages 134-140, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:jorsoc:v:58:y:2007:i:1:d:10.1057_palgrave.jors.2602099
    DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602099
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