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Project scheduling with generalized precedence relations: A new method to analyze criticalities and flexibilities

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  • Bianco, Lucio
  • Caramia, Massimiliano
  • Giordani, Stefano

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In this paper, we illustrate a new method to overcome the failures of the theory proposed by Elmaghraby and Kamburowski (1992) and De Reyck (1998) for the analysis of activity criticalities and flexibilities in non-preemptive project scheduling with generalized precedence relations under unlimited resources. These failures, discussed in detail in this paper, call for a new approach to study this problem. We provide new definitions of criticalities and consequently new tools for their identification within a more general framework without ambiguities.

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  • Bianco, Lucio & Caramia, Massimiliano & Giordani, Stefano, 2022. "Project scheduling with generalized precedence relations: A new method to analyze criticalities and flexibilities," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 298(2), pages 451-462.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:298:y:2022:i:2:p:451-462
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2021.07.022
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