Title :
Simulation-based scheduling for parcel consolidation terminals: a comparison of iterative improvement and simulated annealing
Author :
McWilliams, Douglas L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ind. Technol., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN, USA
Abstract :
This paper explores the application of a simulation-based scheduling algorithm to generate unload schedules for processing feeder trailers in a parcel consolidation terminal. It compares the performance of iterative improvement and simulated annealing to produce quality schedules. It reports the results from a number of experimental test problems.
Keywords :
postal services; scheduling; simulated annealing; feeder trailers; iterative improvement; parcel consolidation terminals; simulated annealing; simulation-based scheduling; unload scheduling; Job shop scheduling; Loading; Manuals; Manufacturing industries; Production; Scheduling algorithm; Simulated annealing; Sorting; Throughput; Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2005 Proceedings of the Winter
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9519-0
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2005.1574491
