This paper considers the general lot sizing and scheduling problem with rich constraints exemplified by means of rework and lifetime constraints for defective items (GLSP-RP), which finds numerous applications in industrial settings, for example, the...
Complex hierarchical structures and diverse personnel mobility pose challenges for many multi-level organizations. The difficulty of reasonable human resource planning in multi-level organizations is mainly caused by ignoring the hierarchical structu...
Acoustic emission (AE) as a non-destructive monitoring method is used to identify small damage in various materials effectively. However, AE signals acquired during the monitoring of oil and gas steel pipelines are always contaminated with noise. A n...
Robotic assembly lines are widely applied to mass production because of their adaptability and versatility. As we know, using robots will lead to energy-consumption and pollution problems, which has been a hot-button topic in recent years. In this pa...
Handwriting recognition refers to recognizing a handwritten input that includes character(s) or digit(s) based on an image. Because most applications of handwriting recognition in real life contain sequential text in various languages, there is a nee...
In recent years, cold food chains have shown an impressive growth, mainly due to customers life style changes. Consequently, the transportation of refrigerated food is becoming a crucial aspect of the chain, aiming at ensuring efficiency and sustaina...