Multi-mode resource availability cost problem with recruitment and release dates for resources

This paper investigates the multi-mode resource availability cost problem with recruitment and release dates for resources. This problem is a more realistic model and extended case of the resource availability cost problem. The project contains activities interrelated by finish–start precedence rela...

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Published in:Applied mathematical modelling Vol. 38; no. 21-22; pp. 5347 - 5355
Main Author: Afshar-Nadjafi, Behrouz
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Inc 01.11.2014
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ISSN:0307-904X
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Summary:This paper investigates the multi-mode resource availability cost problem with recruitment and release dates for resources. This problem is a more realistic model and extended case of the resource availability cost problem. The project contains activities interrelated by finish–start precedence relations with zero time lags, which require a set of renewable resources. First, a mixed integer programming formulation is proposed for the problem. Then, simulated annealing (SA) algorithm is proposed to obtain a satisfying solution for this NP-hard problem. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is demonstrated through comprehensive experimentation based on 300 test problems. The results are analyzed and discussed.
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ISSN:0307-904X
DOI:10.1016/j.apm.2014.04.009