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Department of Industrial Engineering - Working Papers

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Year/#

Author

Title

10-01 Qi-Ming He Construction of Continuous Time Markov Arrival Processes
10-02 Qi-Ming He, Hanqin Zhang, Juan Vera On Some Properties of Bivariate Exponential Distributions
10-03 Qi-Ming He, Jiandong Ren On Discrete Multivariate Phase-Type Distributions and Multivariate Claim Processes in Risk Analysis

09-01

Qi-Ming He, Jingui Xie,  Xiaobo Zhao

Stability Conditions of a Preemptive Repeat Priority
MMAP[N]/PH[N]/S Queue with Customer Transfers

09-02

Jonathan Barzilai

Game Theory Foundational Errors - Part III

09-03

Jonathan Barzilai

Game Theory Foundational Errors - Part IV

09-04

Jonathan Barzilai

Ordinal Utility and Indifference Curves

08-01

Jonathan Barzilai

Preference Function Modeling (PFM): The Mathematical Foundations of Decision Theory

08-02

Jonathan Barzilai

Game Theory Foundational Errors - Part II

08-03

Jingui Xie, Qi-Ming He, Xiaobo Zhao

On the Stationary Distribution of the Queue Lengths in a Multi-Class Priority Queueing System with Customer Transfers

07-01

He, Qi-Ming and Zhang, Hanqin

Triangular order and Minimal Coxian Representations of Generalized Erlang Distributions
07-02 Eldon Gunn Models for Strategic Analysis of Forest Management and the Forest Products Supply Chain

07-03

Jonathan Barzilai

Game Theory Foundational Errors - Part 1

07-04

Jonathan Barzilai

On the Mathematical Foundations of Economic Theory

06-01

Corinne MacDonald and Eldon Gunn

Outline of a Framework for Analysis of Manufacturing Systems Using the PAC Scheme

06-02

Corinne MacDonald and Eldon Gunn

Constructing Optimal Policy Curves to Compare Manufacturing Control Strategies

06-03

Eldon Gunn

Financial Maturity Issues for Nova Scotian Softwoods

06-04

Eldon Gunn

A Note on Optimal Harvest Guidelines

06-05

Eldon Gunn and Matthew Nelson

A Neural Network Approach to an Individual Tree Model for Nova Scotia

06-06

Corinne MacDonald and Eldon Gunn

Determination of Valid Policies for the Production Authorization Card (PAC) System

06-07

Eldon Gunn, Taher Saify/Attar and Tom MacAdam Start Time Based Heuristics for Vehicle Routing with Time Windows

05-01

Uday Venkatadri, Shentao Wang, and Ashok Srinivasan

A Model for Demand Planning in Supply Chains

05-02

He, Qi-Ming and Zhang, Hanqin

An Algorithm for Computing Minimal Coxian Representations

05-03

He, Qi-Ming and Zhang, Hanqin

On Matrix-Exponential Distributions

05-04

He, Qi-Ming and Zhang, Hanqin

An Algorithm for Computing Coxian Representations of Coxian Distributions as Approximations to Matrix-Exponential Distributions and Phase-Type Distributions

04-01

Qi-Ming He

Analysis of a Continuous Time SM[K]/PH[K]/1/FCFS Queue: Age Process, Sohuen Times, Waiting  Times, and Queue Lengths

04-02

Qi-Ming He and Hanqin Zhang

Spectral Polynomial Algorithms for Computing Bi-Diagonal Representations for Matrix-Exponential Distributions and Phase-Type Distributions,

04-03

Qi-Ming He and Hanqin Zhang

PH-Invariant Polytopes and the Generalized Erlang Representation for Phase Type Distributions

04-04

E.A. Gunn

Sustainable Forest Management: Control, Adaptive Management, Hierachical Planning

04-05

E.A. Gunn and Evelyn Richards

Solving the Adjacency Problem with Stand-Centred Constraints

04-06

Qi-Ming He and Hanqin Zhang

A Note on Unicyclic Representations of PH- Distributions

04-07

E.A. Gunn

A Neuro-Dynamic Programming Approach to the Optimal Stand Management Problem

03-01

Benoit Montreuil and Uday Venkatadri

Generating a Net Layout from a Block Layout

03-02

Eldon A. Gunn and Bernie P. Lee.

Using Lagrangian Relaxation and Integer Programming Heuristics for a Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Scheduling Problem

03-03

Evelyn W. Richards and Eldon A. Gunn

Tabu Search for Difficult Forest Management Optimization Problems

03-04

 

Workload Process, Waiting times, and Sojourn Times in a Discrete Time MMAP[K]/1/FCFS Queue

03-05

 

Age Process, Workload Process, Sojourn Times, and Waiting Times in a Discrete Time AM[K]/PH[K]/1/FCFS Queue

02--01

Qi-Ming He and Marcel F. Neuts

Two M/M/1 Queues with Transfers of Customers

02--02

Qi-Ming He and Eldon Gunn

On the Stochastic Roots of Stochastic Matrix

02--03

Uday Venkatadri and Ashok Srinivasan

Optimization Based Decision Support for Supply Network Planning (Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA)

01-01

Qi-Ming He

Algorithms for Choosing Fitting Points for PH-distributions and Markov Arrival Processes

01-02

Qi-Ming He and Hui Li

Stability Conditions of the MMAP[K]/G[K]/1/LCFS Preemptive Repeat Queue

01-03

Pall Jensson and Eldon A. Gunn

Optimization of Production Planning in Fish Farming

01-04

Qi-Ming He and Hui Li

A Linear Program Approach to Ergodicity of M/G/1 Type Markov Chains with a Tree Structure

01-05

Qi-Ming He

The Classification of Markov Chains of Matrix GI/M/1 Type with a Tree Structure and its Queueing Applications

00-01

Qi-Ming He and Marcel F. Neuts

On the Convergence and Limits of a Matrix Sequence Arising in Quasi Birth -and-Death Markov Chains

00-02

 

Getting Results Using Tabu Search: Solving a Hard Forest Management Optimization Problem

00-03

Evelyn W. Richards and Eldon A. Gunn

A Model and Tabu Search Method to Optimize Schedules for Stand Harvests and Road Construction

00-04

Qi-Ming He

A Fixed Point Approach to the Classification of Markov Chains with a Tree Structure

00-05

Yigal Gerchak and Qi-Ming He

On the Relation Between the Benefits of Risk Pooling and the Variability of Demand

98-01

J.T. Blake and M.W. Carter

A Goal Programming Approach to Strategic Resource Allocation in Acute Care Hospitals

98-02

Q.M. He, H. Li and Y.Q. Zhao

Ergodicity of the BMAP/PH/s/s+K Retrial Queue with PH-Retrial Times

98-03

QiMing He

Classification of Markov Processes of M/G/1 type with a Tree Structure and its Applications to Queueing Models

98-04

J.T. Blake and M.W. Carter

Analyzing Policy Options with Operational Research: Examples from Ontario

98-05

Qi-Ming He

Classification of Markov Processes of Matrix M/G/1 type with a Tree Structure and its Applications to the MMAP[K]/G[K]/1 Queue

98-06

Stanislav Karapetrovic and E.S. Rosenbloom

A Quality Control Approach to Consistency Paradoxes in AHP

98-07

Stanislav Karapetrovic and Walter Willborn

Holonic Model for a Quality System in Academia

98-08

Stanislav Karapetrovic

ISO 9000: The System Emerging from the Vicious Circle of Compliance

97-01

Q.M. He and M.F. Neuts

Markov Chains With Marked Transitions

97-02

Q.-M. He, Hui Li and Pemberton J. Cyrus

A MAP/G/1 Queue With Cyclic Service Times

97-03

Q.-M. He and D. Stanford

Distributions of the Interdeparture Times in the MMAP (2)/G(2)/1 Queues

97-04

Q.-M. He

The Versatility of the MMAP[K] and the MMAP[K]/G[K]/1 Queue

97-05

Q.-M. He, Attahiru Sule Alfa

The MMAP[K]/PH[K]/1 Ques with a Last-Come-First-Served Preemptive Service Discipline

97-06

Q.-M. He

Quasi-Birth-and-Death Markov Processes with a Tree Structure and the MMAP[K]/PH[K]/1 Queue

97-07

R.P. Pelot, J.P. Cyrus

Optimization of a Large-Scale Scallop Hanging Cutlture Operation (7.B REVISED August 1998)

97-08

J. P. Cyrus, R. Pelot

A Site Management System for Shellfish Aquaculture (8.B REVISED May 1998)

97-09

Jonathan Barzilai

On the Decomposition of Value Functions

97-10

H.A. Eiselt and C.-L. Sandblom

Remote Probing

96-01

Eldon A. Gunn and Bernie P. Lee

Lagrangian Relaxation and Integer Programming Heuristics for a Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Scheduling Problem

96-02

 

Some Aspects of a Simulation Model of Multiple-Cell Multiple-Product Manufacturing System Coordinated by Production Authorization Cards

96-03

Ronald P. Pelot and J. David Fuller

A Dynamically Consistent Stackelberg Pricing Model of Exhaustible Resources

96-04

R.P. Pelot, J.W. Dwyer, J.M. Deaking and J.F. McCabe

The design of a simulated forcible entry test for fire fighters (4b. REVISED AUGUST 1997)

96-05

H.A. Eiselt, C.-L. Sandblom and N. Jain

Optimizing The Location of a Sewage Treatment Plant:  The Halifax Harbor Cleanup (5. REVISED JUNE 1997)

96-06

Qi-Ming He

Partial Roders and the Matrix R in Matrix Analytic Methods

96-07

H.A. Eiselt and C.-L. Sandblom

The Bounce Algorithm For Mathematical Programming (7b. REVISED October 1997)

96-08

H.A. Eiselt, C.-L. Sandblom and C. Barnsley

A Computational Investigation into Shapes of Polyhedra

95-01

Gilles Cormier and Eldon A. Gunn

A Model for Capacity Expansion Planning in Warehousing

95-02

Eldon Gunn, Ed Bailey, Russel MacNally and Tim McGrath

Using a least Absolute Deviation Approximation Method to Fit Tree Heights for Cruise Data, October

95-03

B. Das and Y. Wang

Determination of Isometric Pull and Push Strength Profiles in Workspace Reach Envelopes, June

95-04

B. Das and N.L. Black

A Statistical Analysis of the Factors Affecting Isometric Strength of Paraplegics in the Workspace, October

95-05

Y. Wang, B. Das, A.K. Sengupta

A Model for Determining the Inner Boundary of the Normal Horizontal Working Area, October

95-06

B. Das and M. Forde

The Determination of Isometric Push-up and Pull-down Strength Profiles in Workspace of Paraplegics, October

95-07

B. Das and A. Garcia-Diaz

Improving Material Handling and Dispatching Systems at the Workplace, May

95-08

B. Das, J.K. Hennigan and M.D. Rolon

Trepanning Process: Approach to Reducing Wear Pad Usage, May

94-01

Wanda Rosa-Hatko and Eldon A. Gunn 

Queues with Switchover - A Review and Critique, January

94-02

Tao Yang and M.L. Chaudhry

On Steady-state Queue Size Distributions of the Discrete-Time GI/G/1 Queue, February

94-03

Susan Y. Li, Tao Yang and Danny H.K. Tsang

Source Modeling and Queueing Analysis of a Class of VBR Video Traffic in ATM Networks, February

94-04

Tao Yang, Shengbin Hu and Qing Yang

A Closed-Form Formula for Queueing Delays in Disk Arrays, March

94-05

J. Russell Finley, János Pintér and Mysore Satish

Aquifer Model Calibration Applying Global Optimization, April

93-01

Eldon Gunn, Barclay Cunningham, and David Forrester

Some Results with a Capacity Planning Model in a Coal Mining Enterprise, September

93-02

János Pintér, Jay W. Meeuwig, Dirk J. Meeuwig, Mort Fels and David S. Lycon

An Intelligent Decision Support System for Assisting Industrial Wastewater Management, September

93-03

Eldon Gunn

A Selected Bibliography on Operations Research Models and Environmental Decision Making, November

93-04

Hui Li and Tao Yang

A Single-Server Retrial Queue with Server Vacations and a Finite Number of Input Sources, November

93-05

Tao Yang and Hui Li 

The M/G/1 Retrial Queue with the Server Subject to Starting Failures, November

93-06

Jun Yeiu and Tao Yang

Analysis of a Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation Scheme for ATM-based B-ISDN, November

93-07

Tao Yang and Syed Shah

The GI/D/1/K Queue and Resource Allocation for CBR Connections with Cell Delay Variations, December

93-08

Tao Yang

A Note on GI/M/1 Type Markov Chains, December

92-01

T. Yang and D.H.K. Tsang

A Novel Approach to Estimating the Cell Loss Probability of an ATM Multiplexer Loaded with Homogeneous Bursty Sources, January

92-02

Tao Yang

A Refinement of the Virtual Cell Loss Probability in an ATM Multiplexer, May

92-03

Jun Yei and Tao Yang

A Efficient Algorithm for Computing the Cell Loss Probability in ATM Networks, May

92-04

J. Pemberton Cyrus, Zhi Wang ad Harvey H. Millar

Nurse Scheduling with Individual Preferences: A New Formulation and Solution Technique, June

92-05

Eldon A. Gunn

Hierarchical Planning Processes in Forestry: Some Perspectives from Stochastic Programming, October

91-01

B. Das, J.W. Kozey and J. Tyson

A computerized potentiometric data collection system for static and dynamic anthropometric measurements, February

91-02

Khalil, Falin, Yang

Some Analytical results for Congestion in Subscriber Line Modules, March

91-03

Wanda Rosa-Hatko and E.A. Gunn

Applied Queueing  Models with Switchover - A Critical Survey, March

91-04

Eldon A. Gunn.

Some Aspects of Hierarchical Production Planning in Forest Management, April

91-05

J. Pemberton Cyrus, Chao Qian Li and David C. Wilson.

A Resource Scheduling Methodology for Airline Crews, April

91-06

J. Pemberton Cyrus, Zhi Wang and Chao Qian Li.

Flow Formulations for Multi-level Location-Routing Problems, June

91-07

Gilles Cormier and Eldon A. Gunn

A Review of Warehouse Models, August

91-08

Guennadi Falin, Zohel Khalil and Tao Yang

Departure Processes: An Approach Based on the ERT Method, December

91-09

Tao Yang and Hui Li

The M/G/1 Retrial Queue with Server Vacations, December

91-10

J.P. Cyrus and Gang Wu

A Benders Decomposition Algorithm for Vehicle Scheduling with Time Windows, April

90-01

E.A. Gunn and Peter Rutherford

Integration of Annual and Operational Planning in a Coal Mining Enterprise, February

90-02

E.A. Gunn, H.H. Millar, S.M. Newbold

A Hierarchical Planning Structure for an Integrated Fishing Enterprise, A Tactical Level Linear Programming Model, February

90-03

E.A. Gunn, H.H. Millar,

Dispatching Fishing Trawlers to Meet Defined Tactical Requirements, March (Revised August)

90-04

E.A.  Gunn, S.M. Newbold

Simple Models for Preliminary Diagnostic Analysis of the Tactical Level Fleet Planning Problem, February

90-05

Glenn Allen, E.A.  Gunn and Peter Rutherford

Improving Throughput of a Coal Transport System with the Aid of Some Simple Models, March

90-06

T. Yang, M.J.M. Posner and J.G.C. Templeton

On Structures of Markov Processes, May

90-07

Wanda Rosa-Hatko and E.A. Gunn

Some Models of Queueing Control with Switchover, May

90-08

t. Yang, M.J.M. Posner and J.G.C. Templeton  June

The Ca/M/s/m Retrial Queue:  A Computational Approach

90-09

T. Yang, M.J.M. Posner  and J.G.C. Templeton

An Approximation Method for the M/G/1 Retrial Queue with General Retrial Times, July

90-10

E.A. Gunn, J.S. Rogers and P. Zenetos

An Optimization Structure for Tidal Power Evaluation, September

90-11

E.A. Gunn, J.S. Rogers and P. Zenetos

An Optimization Structure for Tidal Power Evaluation, September

90-12

J.P. Cyrus, C.Q. Li and D.C. Wilson

Modelling Systems for Vehicle Scheduling with Resource Constraints, October

90-13

J.P. Cyrus, D. Riordan and C.Q. Li.

A Knowledge Based Identification System for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling Problems, May

89-01

Diwakar Gupta

Multiproduct Industries: A Case for Flexible Automation, January

89-02

J.Pemberton Cyrus

Vehicle Scheduling Models in Automated Production Systems, March

89-03

Diwakar Gupta

Determination of Economic Lot Sizes of Two Products on a Flexible Manufacturing Facility when Shortages are Permitted, April

89-04

D. Gupta., Y. Gerchak and J.A. Buzacott

The Optimal Mix of Flexible and Dedicated Manufacturing Capacities: Hedging against Demand Uncertainty, May

89-05

 J.P. Cyrus

A Shortest Augmenting Path Algorithm for the Vehicle Scheduling Problem with Resource Constraints, September

88-01

Ruhual Amin Sarker

Solving Pm | pmtn,uan | Cmax or Pm | pmtn.Res,...,uan | Cmax Scheduling Problem, May

88-02

Y.Y. Zhang, J.M. Chuang, C.-L. Sandblom, C.C. Hsiung

A Quadratic Programming Approach for Minimizing the Wave Resistance of Swath Ships, May

88-03

E.A. Gunn, H.H. Millar and S.M. Newbold

Planning of Harvesting and Marketing Strategies for Integrated Fishing Firms under an Enterprise Allocation Scheme

88-04

J. Pemberton Cyrus

An Approximation Algorithm for the Vehicle Scheduling Problem, Vehicle Routing Problem and the Travelling Salesman Problem

88-05

J. Pemberton Cyrus

The Vehicle Scheduling Problem with Multiple Resource Constraints and Multiple Truck Types

88-06

Ashraf Shikdar

Application of Production Standards and Feedback in Industry

88-07

Anne-Marie Permell

A Support System for Optimization of the Product Mix in a Petroleum Refinery

87-01

J. Pemberton Cyrus

An Upper Bounding Theory for The Vehicle Scheduling Problem with Time Windows, June

87-02

Ying-Yuan Zhang

A Kind of Production Scheduling Problem and its Combinatorial Rule, December

87-03

 

Methods for Simplifying Instances of the Vehicle Scheduling Problem with Time Windows, June

87-04

 

Study on Time Horizon of Capacity Expansion Problems

87-05

 

Simulation of Victoria General Hospital Emergency Room

86-01

Harvey H. Millar

A simulation study of the batch sizing problem in flexible manufacturing systems, February

86-02

Harvey H. Millar

Bicriterion optimization of tool-life and cutting speed for an orthogonal machining operation

86-03

Harvey H. Millar

Work in process inventory and batch sizes in flexible manufacturing systems

86-04

J. Pemberton Cyrus

A model of the vehicle scheduling problem

86-05

Ashraf A. Shikdar

Assigned versus participative production standard in a repetititve manufacturing task, May

86-06

Ashraf A. Shikdar

Optimum production standard and feedback and its effects to maximize worker productivity in a repetitive manufacturing task, May

86-07

Ashraf A. Shikdar

Satisfaction in assigned hard standard versus satisfaction in participative standard, June

86-08

Ashraf A. Shikdar

Consequences of optimum production standard and feedback on worker satisfaction in a repetititve manufacturing task, June

86-09

Harvey H. Millar

 

86-10

J. Pemberton Cyrus

The VSP is NP complete: An NP-completeness proof for the vehicle scheduling problem with time windows, July

86-11

C.-L. Sandblom

On the Effects of Smoothing Optimal Economic Policies, June

85-01

K. Ravi Kumar, Andrew Kusiak, Antony Vannelli

Grouping of parts and components in flexible manufacturing systems, January

85-02

Andrew Kusiak

Planning of flexible manufacturing systems, January

85-03

Harvey H. Millar

Solving the bi-criterion multiproject selection problem: A combined approach, February

85-04

Andrew Kusiak

Automated material handling systems, February.

85-05

Gerd Finke & Andrew Kusiak,

Network approach to modelling of flexible manufacturing modules and cells, February

85-06

J. Pemberton Cyrus

Heuristic and optimal algorithms for the vehicle scheduling problem with time window, September

85-07

Harvey Millar

A hueristic algorithm for solving the single-level capacitated multiitem log size  planning problem, May

85-08

J. Pemberton Cyrus

An augmented Lagrangean approach to the vehicle scheduling problem with time windows, November

84-01

Biman Das & Andrew Kusiak

Human factors problems of flexible manufacturing system, January

84-02

Andrew Kusiak

Robot applications in flexible manufacturing systems, January

84-03

 

Missing

84-04

Andrew Kusiak

Flexible manufacturing systems: A structural approach, March

84-05

J. Pemberton Cyrus and Andrew Kusiak

The vehicle scheduling problem in automated guided vehicle systems, March

84-06

Andrew Kusiak

The part families problem in flexible manufacturing systems, July

84-07

Andrew Kusiak

Process planning models in flexible manufacturing systems, August

84-08

E.A. Gunn

A modified algorithm for generalized geometric programming

84-09

Andrew Kusiak

Production control of flexible manufacturing systems, May

84-10

 I. Yellowley and  E.A. Gunn

The optimal subdivision of cut in multi pass machining operations

84-11

Andrew Kusiak

Modelling and solving the information system design problem, October

84-12

 

Missing

84-13

Gerd Finke & Andrew Kusiak

Network approach to modelling of flexible manufacturing systems, October

84-14

Eldon A. Gunn, Mark Thorburn & Ajith K. Rai

A decomposition method based on the augmented Lagrangian

84-15

H.H. Millar & J.P. Cyrus

Flexibility in manufacturing systems with considerations for flexible manufacturing systems

83-01

 

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83-02

 

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83-03

 

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83-04

Andrew Kusiak

Part families selection model for flexible manufacturing systems, February

83-05

Andrew Kusiak

Loading models in flexible manufacturing systems, March

83-06

 

Missing

83-07

Eldon A. Gunn & Andrew Kusiak

The procurement problem: An integer programming problem well  suited to a solution using duality,  March

83-08

 

Missing

83-09

Andrew Kusiak

Analysis of flexible manufacturing systems, Andrew Kusiak, May

83-10

Andrew Kusiak

Solving of attributes grouping problem in Database design, May

83-11

 

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83-12

Andrew Kusiak

An automated system of mechanical part recognition, July

83-13

 

Missing

83-14

 

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83-15

 

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83-16

 

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83-17

 

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83-18

 

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83-19

Andrew Kusiak and Harvey Millar

Mathematical models in aggregate and disaggregate production  planning: A survey and structure classification

82-01

Andrew  Kusiak

Computerized control of flexible manufacturing systems, September

82-02

Eldon A. Gunn and Andrew Kusiak

A methodology for application of fenchel's duality theory to large scale systems, Eldon A. Gunn and Andrew Kusiak, October