Simulation methods are revolutionizing the practice of applied economic analysis. In this book, leading researchers from around the world discuss interpretation issues, similarities and differences across alternative models, and propose practical solutions for the choice of the model and...

Plenary Article -- Improving Hurricane Prediction Through Innovative Global Modeling -- Networks and Graphs -- A Branch-And-Price Approach for Graph Multi-Coloring -- A Genetic Algorithm for Solving the Euclidean Non-Uniform Steiner Tree Problem -- Optimization -- Cardinality and the Simplex...

The complexity of distribution systems is augmented by various trends: globalization of the manufacturing industry, rising customer demands, and the reverse flows within closed-loop systems. In this light, the need for 'advanced' planning methods that are based on quantitative optimization is...

Mit der wachsenden Komplexität betrieblicher Entscheidungssituationen gewinnt auch der Einsatz der Simulation an Bedeutung. Die Entwicklung der Simulationstechnik ist durch zunehmende Anwendernähe und immer komfortablere Benutzeroberflächen, durch Objektorientierung bei der...

This book presents new insights and successful solutions to the operational problems of automated container terminals and cargo systems. It comprises reports on the state of the art, applications of quantitative methods, as well as case studies and simulation results. Its contributions are...