In this paper we describe the automatic instantiation of a Variable Neighborhood Descent procedure from a Mixed Integer Programming model. We extend a recent approach in which a single neighborhood structure is automatically designed from a Mixed Integer Programming model using a combination of...

This paper presents a bi-level approach to support retailers in making investment decisions in renewable-based systems to provide clean electricity. The proposed model captures the strategic nature of the problem and combines capacity sizing decisions for installed technologies with pricing...

In sustainable agriculture, intercropping systems represent a valuable approach. These systems involve placing mutually beneficial plant types in close proximity to each other, with the goal of exploiting biodiversity to reduce pesticide and water usage, as well as improve soil nutrient...