Abstract
This paper is concerned with workload minimization in re-entrant lines with exponential service times and pre-emptive control policies. Using a numerical algorithm called the power series algorithm we obtain nearly optimal policies for systems with up to 8 queues. We also improve considerably the implementation of the power series algorithm. © 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 216-233 |
Journal | European Journal of Operational Research |
Volume | 174 |
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Publication status | Published - 2006 |