This paper addresses the optimization of the continuous-flow model of a single-stage single-product manufacturing system with constant demand and transportation delay from the machine to the inventory. The machine is subject to either time-dependent or operation-dependent failures. The...

This paper addresses a periodic vehicle routing problem encountered in home health care (HHC) logistics. It extends the classical Periodic Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows (PVRPTW) to three types of demands of patients at home. Demands include transportation of drugs/medical devices...

Timely imaging examinations are critical for stroke patients due to the potential life threat. We have proposed a contract-based Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) reservation process [1] in order to reduce their waiting time for MRI examinations. Contracted time slots (CTS) are especially...

The purpose of this paper is to propose and compare several optimization methods for elective surgery planning when operating room (OR) capacity is shared by elective and emergency surgery. The planning problem is considered as a stochastic optimization problem in order to minimize expected...