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Biomimetic Optimizers for Job Scheduling

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In the paper, we proposed and tested a few biomimetic approaches for solving optimization problems derived from the practice of manufacturing. The main considered case is the cyclic flow shop scheduling problem with no-store constraints to minimize cycle time. Special problem properties are also shown. Quality of the proposed biomimetic optimization methods is evaluated in numerous computer tests.

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Roberto Moreno-Díaz Franz Pichler Alexis Quesada-Arencibia

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Smutnicki, C. (2012). Biomimetic Optimizers for Job Scheduling. In: Moreno-Díaz, R., Pichler, F., Quesada-Arencibia, A. (eds) Computer Aided Systems Theory – EUROCAST 2011. EUROCAST 2011. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 6928. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27579-1_25

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