Single-machine scheduling with a sum-of-actual-processing-time-based learning effect

In this paper we consider the single-machine scheduling problems with a sum-of-actual-processing-time-based learning effect. By the sum-of-actual-processing-time-based learning effect, we mean that the processing time of a job is defined by a function of the sum of the actual processing time of the already processed jobs. We show that even with the introduction of the sum-of-actual-processing-time-based learning effect to job processing times, the makespan minimization problem, the total completion time minimization problem, the total completion time square minimization problem, and some special cases of the total weighted completion time minimization problem and the maximum lateness minimization problem remain polynomially solvable, respectively.     

Single machine scheduling with exponential sum-of-logarithm-processing-times based learning effect

In this paper we consider the single machine scheduling problems with exponential sum-of-logarithm-processing-times based learning effect. By the exponential sum-of-logarithm-processing-times based learning effect, we mean that the processing time of a job is defined by an exponent function of the sum of the logarithm of the processing times of the jobs already processed. We consider the following objective functions: the makespan, the total completion time, the sum of the quadratic job completion times, the total weighted completion time and the maximum lateness. We show that the makespan minimization problem, the total completion time minimization problem and the sum of the quadratic job completion times minimization problem can be solved by the smallest (normal) processing time first (SPT) rule, respectively. We also show that the total weighted completion time minimization problem and the maximum lateness minimization problem can be solved in polynomial time under certain conditions.     

同时具有学习效应和退化效应的单机排序问题

本文给出了一种同时具有一般化学习效应和退化效应的单机排序模型。在此模型中,工件的实际加工时间既与工件所在位置又与其开工时间有关,且工件在加工之后具有一个配送时间。其中学习效应是工件所在位置的函数,退化效应是工件开工时间的函数。证明了极小化最大完工时间和极小化总完工时间问题是多项式可解的,在满足一定的条件下,极小化加权总完工时间和极小化最大延误问题也是多项式可解的。推广了一些已有文献中的结论。     

Single machine scheduling with a general exponential learning effect

In this paper we consider the scheduling problem with a general exponential learning effect and past-sequence-dependent (p-s-d) setup times. By the general exponential learning effect, we mean that the processing time of a job is defined by an exponent function of the total weighted normal processing time of the already processed jobs and its position in a sequence, where the weight is a position-dependent weight. The setup times are proportional to the length of the already processed jobs. We consider the following objective functions: the makespan, the total completion time, the sum of the δ ? 0th power of completion times, the total weighted completion time and the maximum lateness. We show that the makespan minimization problem, the total completion time minimization problem and the sum of the quadratic job completion times minimization problem can be solved by the smallest (normal) processing time first (SPT) rule, respectively. We also show that the total weighted completion time minimization problem and the maximum lateness minimization problem can be solved in polynomial time under certain conditions.     

Single-machine scheduling with a general sum-of-actual-processing-times-based and job-position-based learning effect

In this paper, we bring into the scheduling field a general learning effect model where the actual processing time of a job is not only a general function of the total actual processing times of the jobs already processed, but also a general function of the job’s scheduled position. We show that the makespan minimization problem and the sum of the kth power of completion times minimization problem can be solved in polynomial time, respectively. We also show that the total weighted completion time minimization problem and the maximum lateness minimization problem can be solved in polynomial time under certain conditions.     

Single machine past-sequence-dependent setup times scheduling with general position-dependent and time-dependent learning effects

In this paper we consider the single machine past-sequence-dependent (p-s-d) setup times scheduling problems with general position-dependent and time-dependent learning effects. By the general position-dependent and time-dependent learning effects, we mean that the actual processing time of a job is not only a function of the total normal processing times of the jobs already processed, but also a function of the job’s scheduled position. The setup times are proportional to the length of the already processed jobs. We consider the following objective functions: the makespan, the total completion time, the sum of the θth (θ ? 0) power of job completion times, the total lateness, the total weighted completion time, the maximum lateness, the maximum tardiness and the number of tardy jobs. We show that the problems of makespan, the total completion time, the sum of the θth (θ ? 0) power of job completion times and the total lateness can be solved by the smallest (normal) processing time first (SPT) rule, respectively. We also show that the total weighted completion time minimization problem, the maximum lateness minimization problem, maximum tardiness minimization problem and the number of tardy jobs minimization problem can be solved in polynomial time under certain conditions.     

Scheduling problems with past-sequence-dependent setup times and general effects of deterioration and learning

In this paper we consider the single-machine setup times scheduling with general effects of deterioration and learning. By the general effects of deterioration and learning, we mean that the actual job processing time is a general function of the processing times of the jobs already processed and its scheduled position. The setup times are proportional to the length of the already processed jobs, i.e., the setup times are past-sequence-dependent (p-s-d). We show that the problems to minimize the makespan, the sum of the δ$\delta$th (δ>0$\delta >0$) power of job completion times, the total lateness are polynomially solvable. We also show that the total weighted completion time minimization problem, the discounted total weighted completion time minimization problem, the maximum lateness (tardiness) minimization problem, the total tardiness minimization problem can be solved in polynomial time under certain conditions.     

Single-machine scheduling with nonlinear deterioration

In this paper, we consider the single-machine scheduling problems with nonlinear deterioration. By the nonlinear deterioration effect, we mean that the processing times of jobs are nonlinear functions of their starting times. We show that even with the introduction of nonlinear deterioration to job processing times, single machine makespan minimization problem remains polynomially solvable. We also show that an optimal schedule of the total completion time minimization problem is V-shaped with respect to job normal processing times. A heuristic algorithm utilizing the V-shaped property is proposed, and computational experiments show that it performs effectively and efficiently in obtaining near-optimal solutions.     

Single machine scheduling with a time-dependent learning effect and deteriorating jobs

The paper deals with the single machine scheduling problems with a time-dependent learning effect and deteriorating jobs. By the effects of time-dependent learning and deterioration, we mean that the processing time of a job is defined by function of its starting time and total normal processing time of jobs in front of it in the sequence. It is shown that even with the introduction of a time-dependent learning effect and deteriorating jobs to job processing times, the single machine makespan minimization problem remain polynomially solvable. But for the total completion time minimization problem, the classical shortest processing time first rule or largest processing time first rule cannot give an optimal solution.     

Single machine scheduling with general time-dependent deterioration, position-dependent learning and past-sequence-dependent setup times

The paper deals with single machine scheduling problems with setup time considerations where the actual processing time of a job is not only a non-decreasing function of the total normal processing times of the jobs already processed, but also a non-increasing function of the job’s position in the sequence. The setup times are proportional to the length of the already processed jobs, i.e., the setup times are past-sequence-dependent (p-s-d). We consider the following objective functions: the makespan, the total completion time, the sum of the δth (δ ≥ 0) power of job completion times, the total weighted completion time and the maximum lateness. We show that the makespan minimization problem, the total completion time minimization problem and the sum of the δ th (δ ≥ 0) power of job completion times minimization problem can be solved by the smallest (normal) processing time first (SPT) rule, respectively. We also show that the total weighted completion time minimization problem and the maximum lateness minimization problem can be solved in polynomial time under certain conditions.     

Minimizing the total completion time in a single-machine scheduling problem with a learning effect

This paper introduces a new time-dependent learning effect model into a single-machine scheduling problem. The time-dependent learning effect means that the processing time of a job is assumed to be a function of total normal processing time of jobs scheduled in front of it. In most related studies, the actual job processing time is assumed to be a function of its scheduled position when the learning effect is considered in the scheduling problem. In this paper, the actual processing time of a job is assumed to be proportionate to the length and position of the already scheduled jobs. It shows that the addressed problem remains polynomially solvable for the objectives, i.e., minimization of the total completion time and minimization of the total weighted completion time. It also shows that the shortest processing time (SPT) rule provides the optimum sequence for the addressed problem.     

Single machine past-sequence-dependent delivery times scheduling with general position-dependent and time-dependent learning effects

This paper studies the single machine past-sequence-dependent (p-s-d) delivery times scheduling with general position-dependent and time-dependent learning effects. By the general position-dependent and time-dependent learning effects we mean that the actual processing time of a job is not only a function of the total normal processing times of the jobs already processed, but also a function of the job’s scheduled position. We consider the following objective functions: the makespan, the total completion time, the sum of the θ$\theta$th (θ?0$\theta ?0$) power of job completion times, the total lateness, the total weighted completion time, the maximum lateness, the maximum tardiness and the number of tardy jobs. We show that the problems of minimization of the makespan, the total completion time, the sum of the θ$\theta$th (θ?0$\theta ?0$) power of job completion times and the total lateness can be solved by the smallest (normal) processing time first (SPT) rule, respectively. We also show that the total weighted completion time minimization problem, the discounted total weighted completion time minimization problem, the maximum lateness minimization problem, the maximum tardiness minimization problem and the total tardiness minimization problem can be solved in polynomial time under certain conditions.     

Single machine scheduling with exponential learning functions

In this paper we consider the single machine scheduling problem with exponential learning functions. By the exponential learning functions, we mean that the actual job processing time is a function of the total normal processing times of the jobs already processed. We prove that the shortest processing time (SPT) rule is optimal for the total lateness minimization problem. For the following three objective functions, the total weighted completion time, the discounted total weighted completion time, the maximum lateness, we present heuristic algorithms according to the corresponding problems without exponential learning functions. We also analyse the worst-case bound of our heuristic algorithms. It also shows that the problems of minimizing the total tardiness and discounted total weighted completion time are polynomially solvable under some agreeable conditions on the problem parameters.     

Some single-machine scheduling with sum-of-processing-time-based and job-position-based processing times

The single-machine scheduling problems with position and sum-of-processing-time based processing times are considered. The actual processing time of a job is defined by function of its scheduled position and total normal processing time of jobs in front of it in the sequence. We provide optimal solutions in polynomial time for some special cases of the makespan minimization and the total completion time minimization. We also show that an optimal schedule to be a V-shaped schedule in terms of the normal processing times of jobs for the total completion time minimization problem and the makespan minimization problem.     

Single-machine scheduling problems with time and position dependent processing times

We consider single-machine scheduling problems with time and position dependent job processing times. In many industrial settings, the processing time of a job changes due to either job deterioration over time or machine/worker’s learning through experiences. In the models we study, each job has its normal processing time. However, a job’s actual processing time depends on when its processing starts and how many jobs have completed before its start. We prove that the classical SPT (Shortest Processing Time) rule remains optimal when we minimize the makespan or the total completion time. For problems of minimizing the total weighted completion time, the maximum lateness, and the discounted total weighted completion time, we present heuristic sequencing rules and analyze the worst-case bounds for performance ratios. We also show that these heuristic rules can be optimal under some agreeable conditions between the normal processing times and job due dates or weights.     

A note on single-machine scheduling with decreasing time-dependent job processing times

In this note we consider some single-machine scheduling problems with decreasing time-dependent job processing times. Decreasing time-dependent job processing times means that its processing time is a non-increasing function of its execution start time. We present polynomial solutions for the sum of squared completion times minimization problem, and the sum of earliness penalties minimization problem subject to no tardy jobs, respectively. We also study two resource constrained scheduling problems under the same decreasing time-dependent job processing times model and present algorithms to find their optimal solutions.     

带有退化效应和序列相关运输时间的排序问题

考虑带有退化效应和序列相关运输时间的单机排序问题. 工件的加工时间是其开工时间的简单线性增加函数. 当机器单个加工工件时, 极小化最大完工时间、(加权)总完工时间和总延迟问题被证明是多项式可解的, EDD序对于极小化最大延迟问题不是最优排序, 另外, 就交货期和退化率一致情形给出了一最优算法. 当机器可分批加工工件时, 分别就极小化最大完工时间和加权总完工时间问题提出了多项式时间最优算法.     

带准备时间的单机指数时间学习效应排序问题

研究带有准备时间的单机学习效应模型,其中工件加工时间具有指数时间学习效应,即工件的实际加工时间是已经排好的工件加工时间的指数函数。学习效应模型考虑工件的实际加工时间同时依赖于工件本身的加工时间和已加工工件的累计加工时间,目标函数为最小化总完工时间。这个问题是NP-难的,提出了一个数学规划模型来求解该问题的最优解。通过分析几个优势性质和下界,提出分支定界算法来求解此问题,并设计启发式算法改进分支定界算法的上界值。通过仿真实验验证了分支定界算法在求解质量和时间方面的有效性。     

Some single-machine scheduling with both learning and deterioration effects

In this paper we consider the single-machine scheduling problems with both learning and deterioration effects. By the effects of learning and deterioration, we mean that job processing times are defined by functions of their starting times and positions in the sequence. It is shown that even with the introduction of learning effect and deteriorating jobs to job processing times, single-machine makespan minimization problem and the sum of the θth power of job completion times minimization problem remain polynomially solvable, respectively. But for the following objective functions: the weighted sum of completion times and the maximum lateness, this paper proves that the WSPT rule and the EDD rule can construct the optimal sequence under some special cases, respectively.     

Scheduling jobs with position-dependent processing times

The paper is devoted to some single machine scheduling problems, where job processing times are defined by functions dependent on their positions in the sequence. It is assumed that each job is available for processing at its ready time. We prove some properties of the special cases of the problems for the following optimization criteria: makespan, total completion time and total weighted completion time. We prove strong NP-hardness of the makespan minimization problem for two different models of job processing time. The reductions are done from the well-known 3-Partition Problem. In order to solve the makespan minimization problems, we suggest the Earliest Ready Date algorithms, for which the worst-case ratios are calculated. We also prove that the makespan minimization problem with job ready times is equivalent to the maximum lateness minimization problem.