Browsing by Author "Haouari, Mohamed"
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A free-slack-based genetic algorithm for the robotic cell problem with controllable processing times
Al-Salem, Mohammed; Haouari, Mohamed; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Khallouli, Wael ( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Book chapter)We present a novel genetic algorithm for the Robotic Cell Problem with controllable processing times. This challenging problem arises in an automated production cell that consists of m consecutive machines as well as a ... -
A hybrid optimization-simulation approach for robust weekly aircraft routing and retiming
Ben Ahmed, Mohamed; Ghroubi, Wisal; Haouari, Mohamed; Sherali, Hanif D. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)We address the robust weekly aircraft routing and retiming problem, which requires determining weekly schedules for a heterogeneous fleet that maximizes the aircraft on-time performance, minimizes the total delay, and ... -
A model and optimization-based heuristic for the operational aircraft maintenance routing problem
Al-Thani, Nayla Ahmad; Ben Ahmed, Mohamed; Haouari, Mohamed ( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)This paper investigates the Operational Aircraft Maintenance Routing Problem (OAMRP). Given a set of flights for a specific homogeneous fleet type, this short-term planning problem requires building feasible aircraft routes ... -
A practical solution approach for the green vehicle routing problem
Leggieri, Valeria; Haouari, Mohamed ( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Green vehicle routing (GVRP) is an active research area that is concerned with the development and analysis of distribution activities with eco-friendly vehicles. We propose a practical solution approach for the GVRP that ... -
A preemptive bound for the Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem
Haouari, Mohamed; Kooli, Anis; Neron, Emmanuel; Carlier, Jacques ( Springer US , 2014 , Article)The Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem is one of the most intensively investigated scheduling problems. It requires scheduling a set of interrelated activities, while considering precedence relationships, and ... -
A PSO approach for robust aircraft routing
Ben Ahmed, Mohamed; Mansour, Farah Zeghal; Haouari, Mohamed ( IEEE Computer Society , 2016 , Conference Paper)To mitigate the impact of unpredictable disruptions, airlines are seeking to proactively design schedules that incorporate some robustness features. In this paper, we propose a novel simulation-optimization approach using ... -
A simulation-optimisation approach for supply chain network design under supply and demand uncertainties
Salem, Roba W.; Haouari, Mohamed ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2017 , Article)We investigate a three-echelon stochastic supply chain network design problem. The problem requires selecting suppliers, determining warehouses locations and sizing, as well as the material flows. The objective is to ... -
An optimization-based heuristic for the machine reassignment problem
Mrad, Mehdi; Gharbi, Anis; Haouari, Mohamed; Kharbeche , Mohamed ( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Article)We address the machine reassignment problem proposed in the context of the ROADEF/EURO challenge 2012 in partnership with Google. The problem consists in reassigning a set of processes to a set of multiple-resource machines ... -
Application Of Management Science Tools To Effective Decision Making: A Case Study Of Smart Hvac Products In Qatar
Alhorr, Dana Yousef (2018 , Professional Masters Project)Qatar is a fast-developing country, and this rapid growth increases the need for the introduction of new product ideas to the market aiming to satisfy customer’s needs. However, not all product ideas are equally attractive ... -
Applying Decision-Making Techniques For Feasibility Analysis For Diaper Production Factory
Al-Marri, Rashid Hezam (2018 , Master Thesis)The main purpose of the study is to profoundly analyze the viability of opening up a diaper factory in Qatar. Qatar has shown substantial amount of progress over the years and have shifted successfully to knowledge-based ... -
Design of an Efficient Heuristic Algorithm for Dense Heterogeneous Networks with Multi-Hop Backhauling
ABU SAFA, ABDELRAHMAN MAZEN (2021 , Master Thesis)5G networking is considered a promising technology which offers a variety of advantages over the previous networks generations such as higher peak data rate, higher density of connections (ultra-dense networks) and latency. ... -
Digitalized Customer Service
AL-RUMAIHI, AMNA SAQER (2021 , Professional Masters Project)Lean thinking is one of the approaches used to create more value for customers with minimum used resources by eliminating or reducing wastes. Lean techniques started with manufacturing processes, but nowadays, it is also ... -
Equipment Criticality Classification Using Analytical Hierarchy Method
Al-Nuaimi, Mansoor Rashid (2018 , Master Thesis)The overall aim of this project is to use the analytical hierarchy process as new method in the equipment criticality process. The equipment criticality in the industrial sector is very essential part in the prioritizing ... -
Exact solution methods for a generalized assignment problem with location/allocation considerations
Ghoniem, Ahmed; Flamand, Tulay; Haouari, Mohamed ( INFORMS Inst.for Operations Res.and the Management Sciences , 2016 , Article)We investigate modeling approaches and exact solution methods for a generalized assignment problem with location/allocation (GAPLA) considerations. In contrast with classical generalized assignment problems, each knapsack ... -
HOW TO ENHANCE THE RESILIANCE OF SURFACTANT SUPPLY CHAIN TO ENSURE THE CONTINUES PRODUCTION OF AL-SHAHEEN, DURING POLITICAL DISPUTES IN THE REGION
AL-NOAIMI, ALANOOD S. (06-2 , Master Thesis)This master's dissertation investigates the established supply chain of surfactant used in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) activities in Al-Shaheen oil filed based of a pilot project conducted. It focuses on risks can rises ... -
Lifted polynomial size formulations for the homogeneous and heterogeneous vehicle routing problems
Leggieri, Valeria; Haouari, Mohamed ( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)We propose compact formulations for the symmetric and asymmetric capacitated vehicle routing problems. These formulations are obtained by lifting, using the Reformulation-Linearization Technique, a novel polynomial size ... -
MIXED-INTEGER PROGRAMMING BASED HEURISTIC FOR BUS ROUTING PROBLEM ARISING IN DOHA
ALJUNDI, ANAS (2023 , Master Thesis)School bus operation in Qatar is a very important element in the school system of Qatar. Studies conducted by Qatar Transportation and Traffic safety center shows that more than half of the students use the buses to get ... -
Optimal design of a district cooling grid: structure, technology integration, and operation
Al-Noaimi, Fadi; Khir, Reem; Haouari, Mohamed ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)The concept of a district cooling grid that allows the integration of several cooling technologies with different availability and supply patterns is introduced. An integrated multi-period optimization model for a district ... -
Optimal Design of a Solar Assisted Cooling System
Ashour, Marwa Elyan (2017 , Master Thesis)Rapid development around the globe is fairly associated with huge consumption of energy; regardless of the continuous attempts of exploiting renewable energy resources, further investigations in renewable energy involvement ... -
Optimization Models For Multiple Resource Planning
Z. Al-Dossari, Norah Mohammed; Haouari, Mohamed; Kharbeche, Mohamed ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Multiple resource planning is a very crucial undertaking for most organizations. Apart from reducing operational complexity, multiple resource planning facilitates efficient allocation of resources, which reduces costs by ...