We propose local search algorithms for the vehicle routing problem with soft time-window constraints. The time-window constraint for each customer is treated as a penalty function, which is very ...

The Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 55, No. 7, Part Special Issue: Local Search (Jul., 2004), pp. 705-716 (12 pages) The Bin Packing Problem and the Cutting Stock Problem are two ...

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Conventional quantum algorithms are not feasible for solving combinatorial optimization problems (COPs) with constraints in the operation time of quantum computers. To address this issue ...

Mathematical perfection in optimization is only as justified as the OF calculation is complete and true. The user needs to choose the optimizer, and the application characteristics should drive the ...

Quantum computers of the future hold promise for solving complex problems more quickly than ordinary computers. For example, they can factor large numbers exponentially faster than classical ...

It’s been difficult to find important questions that quantum computers can answer faster than classical machines, but a new algorithm appears to do so for some critical optimization tasks.