Keyword Index

A

  • Ant Colony System A New Mathematical Model for Simultaneous Lot-sizing and Production Scheduling Problems Considering Earliness/Tardiness Penalties and Setup Costs [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 167-179]
  • Artificial intelligence The Comparison of Neural Networks’ Structures for Forecasting [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 105-114]
  • Assignment problem Dynamic Planning of Reusable Containers in a Close-loop Supply Chain under Carbon Emission Constrain [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 279-297]

B

  • Blood supply chain Modeling and Solving a Blood Supply Chain Network: An approach for Collection of Blood [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 158-166]
  • Bounded processing times Modeling and solving the distributed and flexible job shop scheduling problem with WIPs supply planning and bounded processing times [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 78-89]
  • Breakdown Supplier and Carrier Selection and Order Allocation by considering disruptions with AHP and Multi-objective Mathematical Programming [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 359-369]
  • Buffer A Markov Chain Analysis of the Effectiveness of Kanban Card with Dynamic Information [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 215-228]
  • Buyer-Supplier relationships Buyer-Supplier Relationships and Power Position: Interchaning [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 33-52]

C

  • Capacitated single allocation p-hub median problem An Estimated Formulation for the Capacitated Single Alocation p-hub Median Problem with Fixed Costs of Opening Facilities [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 53-62]
  • Capacity constraints Modeling the Multi-period and Multi-product Closed-loop Supply Chain Network Design Problem Considering Reused Cost and Capacity Constraints [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 133-149]
  • Closed-loop supply chains Modeling the Multi-period and Multi-product Closed-loop Supply Chain Network Design Problem Considering Reused Cost and Capacity Constraints [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 133-149]
  • CO2 emission Design of Forward/reverse Logistics with Environmental Consideration [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 115-132]
  • Combinatorial optimization Iterated Local Search Algorithm with Strategic Oscillation for School Bus Routing Problem with Bus Stop Selection [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 1-14]
  • Common weights Integrating DEA and Group AHP for Efficiency Evaluation and Identification of Most Efficient DMU [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 318-327]
  • Conceptual model A Library Review Study: Conceptual Model for Maritime Inventory-Routing Problem [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 341-358]
  • Cooperative grey games Cooperative Grey Games: Grey Solutions and an Optimization Algorithm [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 202-215]
  • Cumulative vehicle routing A Multi-period Multi-objective Location- routing Model for Relief Chain Management under Uncertainty [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 298-317]

D

  • DEA Integrating DEA and Group AHP for Efficiency Evaluation and Identification of Most Efficient DMU [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 318-327]
  • Decentralized management Decentralized Fuzzy P-hub Centre Problem: Extended Model and Genetic Algorithms [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 90-104]
  • Demand forecasting The Comparison of Neural Networks’ Structures for Forecasting [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 105-114]
  • Demand rate function Price Discount Determination in Pricing and Inventory Control of Perishable Good with Time and Price Demand [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 263-273]
  • Distributed scheduling Modeling and solving the distributed and flexible job shop scheduling problem with WIPs supply planning and bounded processing times [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 78-89]
  • Distribution network The Use of Metaheuristics for a Stochastic Supply Chain Design Problem’s Resolution –A Comparison Study– [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 193-201]
  • Dynamic environment A Markov Chain Analysis of the Effectiveness of Kanban Card with Dynamic Information [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 215-228]
  • Dynamic programming Determining of an Optimal Maintenance Policy for Three State Machine Replacement Problem Using Dynamic Programming [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 180-192]

E

  • Earliness/Tardiness A New Mathematical Model for Simultaneous Lot-sizing and Production Scheduling Problems Considering Earliness/Tardiness Penalties and Setup Costs [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 167-179]
  • Efficiency evaluation Integrating DEA and Group AHP for Efficiency Evaluation and Identification of Most Efficient DMU [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 318-327]
  • Environmental issues Design of Forward/reverse Logistics with Environmental Consideration [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 115-132]
  • Evolutionary local search An Enhanced Evolutionary Local Search for the Split Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 328-340]
  • Exponentiated exponential Hyperbolic Cosine–Exponentiated Exponential Lifetime Distribution and its Application in Reliability [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 63-77]

F

  • Fiber-optic Using Metaheuristic Algorithms for Solving a Hub Location Problem: Application in Passive Optical Network Planning [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 15-32]
  • Firm performance Behavioural Aspects of Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Commitment, Integration and Firm Performance – A Conceptual Framework [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 370-375]
  • Flexible job shop Modeling and solving the distributed and flexible job shop scheduling problem with WIPs supply planning and bounded processing times [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 78-89]
  • Forward/reverse logistics Design of Forward/reverse Logistics with Environmental Consideration [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 115-132]
  • Fuzzy number Decentralized Fuzzy P-hub Centre Problem: Extended Model and Genetic Algorithms [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 90-104]

G

  • Game theory The Comparison of Neural Networks’ Structures for Forecasting [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 105-114]
  • GAMS Modeling and Solving a Blood Supply Chain Network: An approach for Collection of Blood [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 158-166]
  • Genetic Algorithm Decentralized Fuzzy P-hub Centre Problem: Extended Model and Genetic Algorithms [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 90-104]
  • Genetic Algorithm Optimization of a Multi-product Three-echelon Supply Chain [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 229-247]
  • Genetic Algorithm A New Robust Mathematical Model for the Multi-product Capacitated Single Allocation Hub Location Problem with Maximum Covering Radius [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 248-262]
  • Green supply chain Design of Forward/reverse Logistics with Environmental Consideration [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 115-132]
  • Grey core Cooperative Grey Games: Grey Solutions and an Optimization Algorithm [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 202-215]
  • Grey dominance core Cooperative Grey Games: Grey Solutions and an Optimization Algorithm [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 202-215]
  • Grey stable sets Cooperative Grey Games: Grey Solutions and an Optimization Algorithm [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 202-215]
  • Group AHP Integrating DEA and Group AHP for Efficiency Evaluation and Identification of Most Efficient DMU [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 318-327]

H

  • Hazard function Hyperbolic Cosine–Exponentiated Exponential Lifetime Distribution and its Application in Reliability [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 63-77]
  • Hub location A New Robust Mathematical Model for the Multi-product Capacitated Single Allocation Hub Location Problem with Maximum Covering Radius [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 248-262]
  • Hub-location Using Metaheuristic Algorithms for Solving a Hub Location Problem: Application in Passive Optical Network Planning [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 15-32]
  • Hub location problem Decentralized Fuzzy P-hub Centre Problem: Extended Model and Genetic Algorithms [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 90-104]
  • Hybrid algorithm Dynamic Planning of Reusable Containers in a Close-loop Supply Chain under Carbon Emission Constrain [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 279-297]
  • Hyperbolic cosine function Hyperbolic Cosine–Exponentiated Exponential Lifetime Distribution and its Application in Reliability [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 63-77]

I

  • Inventory Control Price Discount Determination in Pricing and Inventory Control of Perishable Good with Time and Price Demand [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 263-273]
  • Iterated local search algorithm Iterated Local Search Algorithm with Strategic Oscillation for School Bus Routing Problem with Bus Stop Selection [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 1-14]

K

  • Kanban A Markov Chain Analysis of the Effectiveness of Kanban Card with Dynamic Information [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 215-228]

L

  • Linearization An Estimated Formulation for the Capacitated Single Alocation p-hub Median Problem with Fixed Costs of Opening Facilities [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 53-62]
  • Linear optimization Cooperative Grey Games: Grey Solutions and an Optimization Algorithm [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 202-215]
  • Location-routing problem A Multi-period Multi-objective Location- routing Model for Relief Chain Management under Uncertainty [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 298-317]
  • Lot-sizing A New Mathematical Model for Simultaneous Lot-sizing and Production Scheduling Problems Considering Earliness/Tardiness Penalties and Setup Costs [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 167-179]
  • Lot-sizing Dynamic Planning of Reusable Containers in a Close-loop Supply Chain under Carbon Emission Constrain [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 279-297]

M

  • Machine replacement Determining of an Optimal Maintenance Policy for Three State Machine Replacement Problem Using Dynamic Programming [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 180-192]
  • Maintenance Determining of an Optimal Maintenance Policy for Three State Machine Replacement Problem Using Dynamic Programming [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 180-192]
  • Management framework Public Procurement Process Design and Small and Medium Enterprises Access to Contracts in Uganda [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 274-278]
  • Maritime inventory-routing problem A Library Review Study: Conceptual Model for Maritime Inventory-Routing Problem [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 341-358]
  • Markov chain A Markov Chain Analysis of the Effectiveness of Kanban Card with Dynamic Information [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 215-228]
  • Mathematical formulation An Estimated Formulation for the Capacitated Single Alocation p-hub Median Problem with Fixed Costs of Opening Facilities [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 53-62]
  • Mathematical programming Modeling and Solving a Blood Supply Chain Network: An approach for Collection of Blood [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 158-166]
  • Maximum likelihood estimates Hyperbolic Cosine–Exponentiated Exponential Lifetime Distribution and its Application in Reliability [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 63-77]
  • Mean residual lifetime Hyperbolic Cosine–Exponentiated Exponential Lifetime Distribution and its Application in Reliability [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 63-77]
  • Metaheustics The Use of Metaheuristics for a Stochastic Supply Chain Design Problem’s Resolution –A Comparison Study– [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 193-201]
  • Most efficient DMU Integrating DEA and Group AHP for Efficiency Evaluation and Identification of Most Efficient DMU [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 318-327]
  • Multi objective optimization Design of Forward/reverse Logistics with Environmental Consideration [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 115-132]
  • Multi-objective optimization A Multi-period Multi-objective Location- routing Model for Relief Chain Management under Uncertainty [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 298-317]
  • Multi- objective quadratic programming On Solutions of Possibilistic Multi- objective Quadratic Programming Problems [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 150-157]
  • Multi-product A New Robust Mathematical Model for the Multi-product Capacitated Single Allocation Hub Location Problem with Maximum Covering Radius [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 248-262]

N

  • Neural networks The Comparison of Neural Networks’ Structures for Forecasting [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 105-114]

O

  • Optimization The Use of Metaheuristics for a Stochastic Supply Chain Design Problem’s Resolution –A Comparison Study– [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 193-201]
  • Order allocation Supplier and Carrier Selection and Order Allocation by considering disruptions with AHP and Multi-objective Mathematical Programming [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 359-369]

P

  • Passive splitter Using Metaheuristic Algorithms for Solving a Hub Location Problem: Application in Passive Optical Network Planning [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 15-32]
  • Perishable product Modeling and Solving a Blood Supply Chain Network: An approach for Collection of Blood [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 158-166]
  • P-hub network Decentralized Fuzzy P-hub Centre Problem: Extended Model and Genetic Algorithms [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 90-104]
  • Possibilistic efficient solution On Solutions of Possibilistic Multi- objective Quadratic Programming Problems [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 150-157]
  • Possibilistic variables On Solutions of Possibilistic Multi- objective Quadratic Programming Problems [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 150-157]
  • Possibly efficient solution On Solutions of Possibilistic Multi- objective Quadratic Programming Problems [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 150-157]
  • Possibly optimal solution On Solutions of Possibilistic Multi- objective Quadratic Programming Problems [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 150-157]
  • Power position Buyer-Supplier Relationships and Power Position: Interchaning [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 33-52]
  • Power position attributes Buyer-Supplier Relationships and Power Position: Interchaning [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 33-52]
  • Preprocessing An Estimated Formulation for the Capacitated Single Alocation p-hub Median Problem with Fixed Costs of Opening Facilities [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 53-62]
  • Price discount Price Discount Determination in Pricing and Inventory Control of Perishable Good with Time and Price Demand [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 263-273]
  • Price discount Supplier and Carrier Selection and Order Allocation by considering disruptions with AHP and Multi-objective Mathematical Programming [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 359-369]
  • Pricing Price Discount Determination in Pricing and Inventory Control of Perishable Good with Time and Price Demand [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 263-273]
  • Procurement process Public Procurement Process Design and Small and Medium Enterprises Access to Contracts in Uganda [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 274-278]
  • Pull system A Markov Chain Analysis of the Effectiveness of Kanban Card with Dynamic Information [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 215-228]

R

  • Relationship characteristics Buyer-Supplier Relationships and Power Position: Interchaning [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 33-52]
  • Relief logistics A Multi-period Multi-objective Location- routing Model for Relief Chain Management under Uncertainty [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 298-317]
  • Resilience Supplier and Carrier Selection and Order Allocation by considering disruptions with AHP and Multi-objective Mathematical Programming [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 359-369]
  • Reusable container Dynamic Planning of Reusable Containers in a Close-loop Supply Chain under Carbon Emission Constrain [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 279-297]
  • Reused costs Modeling the Multi-period and Multi-product Closed-loop Supply Chain Network Design Problem Considering Reused Cost and Capacity Constraints [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 133-149]
  • Reverse logistics Dynamic Planning of Reusable Containers in a Close-loop Supply Chain under Carbon Emission Constrain [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 279-297]
  • Robust optimization A New Robust Mathematical Model for the Multi-product Capacitated Single Allocation Hub Location Problem with Maximum Covering Radius [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 248-262]

S

  • Scheduling A New Mathematical Model for Simultaneous Lot-sizing and Production Scheduling Problems Considering Earliness/Tardiness Penalties and Setup Costs [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 167-179]
  • School bus routing problem Iterated Local Search Algorithm with Strategic Oscillation for School Bus Routing Problem with Bus Stop Selection [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 1-14]
  • Sequential sampling plan Determining of an Optimal Maintenance Policy for Three State Machine Replacement Problem Using Dynamic Programming [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 180-192]
  • Simulated Annealing A New Mathematical Model for Simultaneous Lot-sizing and Production Scheduling Problems Considering Earliness/Tardiness Penalties and Setup Costs [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 167-179]
  • Simulated annealing algorithm Optimization of a Multi-product Three-echelon Supply Chain [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 229-247]
  • Simulated annealing algorithm A New Robust Mathematical Model for the Multi-product Capacitated Single Allocation Hub Location Problem with Maximum Covering Radius [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 248-262]
  • Single allocation A New Robust Mathematical Model for the Multi-product Capacitated Single Allocation Hub Location Problem with Maximum Covering Radius [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 248-262]
  • Small enterprises Public Procurement Process Design and Small and Medium Enterprises Access to Contracts in Uganda [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 274-278]
  • Social networks Cooperative Grey Games: Grey Solutions and an Optimization Algorithm [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 202-215]
  • Social responsibility Supplier and Carrier Selection and Order Allocation by considering disruptions with AHP and Multi-objective Mathematical Programming [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 359-369]
  • Split delivery An Enhanced Evolutionary Local Search for the Split Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 328-340]
  • Strategic oscillation Iterated Local Search Algorithm with Strategic Oscillation for School Bus Routing Problem with Bus Stop Selection [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 1-14]
  • Supplier and carrier selection Supplier and Carrier Selection and Order Allocation by considering disruptions with AHP and Multi-objective Mathematical Programming [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 359-369]
  • Suppliers selection The Use of Metaheuristics for a Stochastic Supply Chain Design Problem’s Resolution –A Comparison Study– [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 193-201]
  • Supply chain A Library Review Study: Conceptual Model for Maritime Inventory-Routing Problem [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 341-358]
  • Supply Chain Management Modeling and Solving a Blood Supply Chain Network: An approach for Collection of Blood [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 158-166]
  • Supply Chain Management The Comparison of Neural Networks’ Structures for Forecasting [Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 105-114]
  • Supply chain management commitment Behavioural Aspects of Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Commitment, Integration and Firm Performance – A Conceptual Framework [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 370-375]
  • Supply chain management integration Behavioural Aspects of Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Commitment, Integration and Firm Performance – A Conceptual Framework [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 370-375]
  • Supply chain management strategy Behavioural Aspects of Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Commitment, Integration and Firm Performance – A Conceptual Framework [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 370-375]

T

  • Telecommunication network Using Metaheuristic Algorithms for Solving a Hub Location Problem: Application in Passive Optical Network Planning [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 15-32]
  • Three echelon supply chain Optimization of a Multi-product Three-echelon Supply Chain [Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 229-247]
  • Three-level network Using Metaheuristic Algorithms for Solving a Hub Location Problem: Application in Passive Optical Network Planning [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 15-32]

U

  • Uncertainty A Multi-period Multi-objective Location- routing Model for Relief Chain Management under Uncertainty [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 298-317]

V

  • Variable neighborhood descent An Enhanced Evolutionary Local Search for the Split Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 328-340]
  • Variable neighborhood search An Enhanced Evolutionary Local Search for the Split Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 328-340]
  • Vehicle routing problem An Enhanced Evolutionary Local Search for the Split Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem [Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 328-340]

W

  • WIPs supply planning Modeling and solving the distributed and flexible job shop scheduling problem with WIPs supply planning and bounded processing times [Volume 4, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 78-89]