IEEE

An Artificial Immune System Algorithm for the Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling Problem with Sequence Dependent Setup Times

Abstract: This paper is concerned with a set of independent jobs in a permutation flow shop that have setup times on a set of machines. The M-IAIS algorithm, which is based on immunoglobulins and has ...
The New York Times

NBA’s latest idea to fix the lottery continues to ignore the problem: the lottery

The NBA continues to try to fix the lottery because the lottery continues to fail at what it's supposed to do. Jacek Boczarski / Anadolu via Getty Images This is not a flex, nor an attempt to drop ...
IEEE

Multi-Stage Optimal Service Matching Framework for the Logistic Service Combination Problem with Spatio-Temporal Constraints

Abstract: The fourth-party logistics service platform aims to integrate logistics services from various providers to offer a one-stop logistics solution to customers. However, constructing a logistics ...