Keyword Index

A

  • Agricultural products Honey global supply chain network design using fuzzy optimization approach [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 113-139]
  • Analytic Hierarchy Process Reliability based budgeting with the case study of TV broadcast [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 1-15]
  • Assemble-to-order A chance-constrained multi-objective model for final assembly scheduling in ATO systems with uncertain sub-assembly availability [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]
  • Assembly A multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) for hybrid flow shop scheduling problem with assembly operation [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 132-154]
  • Assembly system Particle swarm optimization for minimizing total earliness/tardiness costs of two-stage assembly flowshop scheduling problem in a batched delivery system [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 78-91]
  • Asymmetric information A game Theoretic Approach to Pricing, Advertising and Collection Decisions adjustment in a closed-loop supply chain [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 53-74]

B

  • Batch delivery and tardy job A branch and bound algorithm to minimize the total weighted number of tardy jobs and delivery costs with late deliveries for a supply chain scheduling problem [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 50-60]
  • Batch processing machine An improved memetic algorithm to minimize earliness–tardiness on a single batch processing machine [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 57-72]
  • Batch scheduling Particle swarm optimization for minimizing total earliness/tardiness costs of two-stage assembly flowshop scheduling problem in a batched delivery system [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 78-91]
  • Bertrand game A two-stage pricing and inventory optimization model for both ameliorating and deteriorating items in a competing environment [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 50-71]
  • Bi-level stochastic programming A novel bi-level stochastic programming model for supply chain network design with assembly line balancing under demand uncertainty [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 87-112]
  • BIM Real-Time Building Information Modeling (BIM) Synchronization Using Radio Frequency Identification Technology and Cloud Computing System [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 61-68]
  • Bi-objective Optimization A Customized Bi-Objective Location-Routing Problem for Locating Post Offices and Delivery of Post Parcels [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 1-17]
  • Blood supply chains Integrated planning for blood platelet production: a robust optimization approach [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 55-80]
  • Blood transfusion center Presenting a stochastic multi choice goal programming model for reducing wastages and shortages of blood products at hospitals [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 81-96]
  • Branch and bound A branch and bound algorithm to minimize the total weighted number of tardy jobs and delivery costs with late deliveries for a supply chain scheduling problem [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 50-60]
  • Branch and Bound Algorithm Two echelon-two indenture extended warranty distribution network under imperfect preventive maintenance policies [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 69-95]
  • Buffer limits A novel mathematical model for a hybrid flow shop scheduling problem under buffer and resource limitations-A case study [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 58-77]
  • Buffy Coat Integrated planning for blood platelet production: a robust optimization approach [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 55-80]

C

  • CCC-r chart Performance of cumulative count of conforming chart with variable sampling intervals in the presence of inspection errors [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 78-92]
  • Chance-constrained programming A chance-constrained multi-objective model for final assembly scheduling in ATO systems with uncertain sub-assembly availability [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]
  • Classification A new classification method based on pairwise SVM for facial age estimation [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 91-107]
  • Closed-loop supply chain Sustainability in paper industry closed-loop supply chain (case study: East Azerbaijan province, Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 33-49]
  • Closed-loop supply chain A joint pricing-network design model for a resilient closed-loop supply chain under quantity discount [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 177-195]
  • Closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) A game Theoretic Approach to Pricing, Advertising and Collection Decisions adjustment in a closed-loop supply chain [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 53-74]
  • Cold standby Cold standby redundancy optimization for nonrepairable series-parallel systems: Erlang time to failure distribution [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]
  • Competing environment A two-stage pricing and inventory optimization model for both ameliorating and deteriorating items in a competing environment [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 50-71]
  • Competitive environment Location of Heath Care Facilities in Competitive and User Choice Environment [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 24-54]
  • Competitive supply chain network design A decentralized multi-level leader-follower game for network design of a competitive supply chain [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 1-27]
  • Comprehensive demand function An integrated production-marketing planning model With Cubic production cost function and imperfect production process [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 91-108]
  • Construction management Real-Time Building Information Modeling (BIM) Synchronization Using Radio Frequency Identification Technology and Cloud Computing System [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 61-68]
  • Consumer choice behavior Location of Heath Care Facilities in Competitive and User Choice Environment [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 24-54]
  • Correlation Multi-criteria approach to project portfolio selection considering structural hardness and correlations between projects [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 141-157]
  • Cubic production cost function An integrated production-marketing planning model With Cubic production cost function and imperfect production process [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 91-108]

D

  • Data Envelopment Analysis Classifying inputs and outputs in interval data envelopment analysis [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 134-150]
  • Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) An improved approach to find and rank BCC-efficient DMUs in data envelopment analysis (DEA) [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 25-34]
  • Data mining A new classification method based on pairwise SVM for facial age estimation [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 91-107]
  • Delone and Mclean model Identification of parameters affecting the success of the hospital information system & presentation of a model for user satisfaction improvement [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 1-9]
  • Demand-side uncertainty A novel bi-objective reliable location routing model considering impedance function under demand-side and supply-side uncertainty (A Case study) [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 35-49]
  • Design of production systems Two-stage fuzzy-stochastic programming for parallel machine scheduling problem with machine deterioration and operator learning effect [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 16-32]
  • Deteriorating and ameliorating items A two-stage pricing and inventory optimization model for both ameliorating and deteriorating items in a competing environment [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 50-71]
  • Differential-difference equations Cold standby redundancy optimization for nonrepairable series-parallel systems: Erlang time to failure distribution [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]
  • Differential evolution algorithm A PFIH-Based Heuristic for Green Routing Problem with Hard Time Windows [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 75-86]
  • Differential evolution (DE) A Hybrid Fire Fly and Differential Evolution Algorithm for Optimization of a Mixed Repairable and Non-Repairable System Reliability Problem [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 59-77]
  • Discrete network location Location of Heath Care Facilities in Competitive and User Choice Environment [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 24-54]
  • DSATUR algorithm Solving a nurse rostering problem considering nurses preferences by graph theory approach [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 38-57]
  • Dynamic programming An improved memetic algorithm to minimize earliness–tardiness on a single batch processing machine [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 57-72]

E

  • Economic Sanction Optimum allocation of Iranian oil and gas resources using multi-objective linear programming and particle swarm optimization in resistive economy conditions [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 43-68]
  • Elastic Demand An exact Method for Stochastic Maximal Covering Problem of Preventive Healthcare Facilities [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 10-23]
  • Energy planning Considering a Model for Sustainable Energy Planning Under Uncertainty [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 1-24]
  • Extended warranty Two echelon-two indenture extended warranty distribution network under imperfect preventive maintenance policies [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 69-95]

F

  • Facility location-allocation A mathematical model for sustainable probabilistic network design problem with construction scheduling considering social and environmental issues [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 17-37]
  • Failure modes and Effects Analysis Reliability based budgeting with the case study of TV broadcast [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 1-15]
  • Final assembly schedule A chance-constrained multi-objective model for final assembly scheduling in ATO systems with uncertain sub-assembly availability [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]
  • Financial surveillance The effect of parameter estimation on Phase II control chart performance in monitoring financial GARCH processes with contaminated data [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 93-108]
  • Firefly algorithm(FA) A Hybrid Fire Fly and Differential Evolution Algorithm for Optimization of a Mixed Repairable and Non-Repairable System Reliability Problem [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 59-77]
  • Flexible manufacturing systems Minimizing the number of tool switches in flexible manufacturing cells subject to tools reliability using genetic algorithm [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 17-33]
  • Fuzzy methods Two-stage fuzzy-stochastic programming for parallel machine scheduling problem with machine deterioration and operator learning effect [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 16-32]

G

  • GARCH model The effect of parameter estimation on Phase II control chart performance in monitoring financial GARCH processes with contaminated data [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 93-108]
  • Genetic algorithm Minimizing the number of tool switches in flexible manufacturing cells subject to tools reliability using genetic algorithm [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 17-33]
  • Genetic algorithm Genetic Algorithm-Based Optimization Approach for an Uncapacitated Single Allocation P-hub Center Problem with more realistic cost structure [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 108-124]
  • Genetic algorithm Enhanced chromosome repairing mechanism based genetic algorithm approach for the multi-period perishable production inventory-routing problem [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 30-56]
  • Genetic algorithm Particle swarm optimization for minimizing total earliness/tardiness costs of two-stage assembly flowshop scheduling problem in a batched delivery system [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 78-91]
  • Geometric programming Optimal production and marketing planning with geometric programming approach [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 18-29]
  • Geometric programming An integrated production-marketing planning model With Cubic production cost function and imperfect production process [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 91-108]
  • Goal Programming A Customized Bi-Objective Location-Routing Problem for Locating Post Offices and Delivery of Post Parcels [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 1-17]
  • Graph Coloring Solving a nurse rostering problem considering nurses preferences by graph theory approach [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 38-57]
  • Graph theory Solving a nurse rostering problem considering nurses preferences by graph theory approach [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 38-57]
  • Green Supply Chain Management A Novel Two-Stage Mathematical Model for Green Supplier Development [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 69-90]

H

  • Hawk-Dove game Vehicle Routing Problem in Competitive Environment: Two-Person Nonzero Sum Game Approach [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 35-52]
  • Healthcare Integrated planning for blood platelet production: a robust optimization approach [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 55-80]
  • Healthcare Multi-period and multi-resource operating room scheduling and rescheduling using a rolling horizon approach: a case study [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 97-115]
  • Healthcare A mathematical model for sustainable probabilistic network design problem with construction scheduling considering social and environmental issues [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 17-37]
  • Health Care System Location of Heath Care Facilities in Competitive and User Choice Environment [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 24-54]
  • HGAPSA Hybrid algorithms for Job shop Scheduling Problem with Lot streaming and A Parallel Assembly Stage [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 92-112]
  • HGAPVNS Hybrid algorithms for Job shop Scheduling Problem with Lot streaming and A Parallel Assembly Stage [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 92-112]
  • Hierarchical structure Location of Heath Care Facilities in Competitive and User Choice Environment [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 24-54]
  • Honey supply chain Honey global supply chain network design using fuzzy optimization approach [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 113-139]
  • Hospital information system Identification of parameters affecting the success of the hospital information system & presentation of a model for user satisfaction improvement [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 1-9]
  • Hub Location Problem Genetic Algorithm-Based Optimization Approach for an Uncapacitated Single Allocation P-hub Center Problem with more realistic cost structure [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 108-124]
  • Hybrid flow shop scheduling A novel mathematical model for a hybrid flow shop scheduling problem under buffer and resource limitations-A case study [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 58-77]
  • Hybrid genetic algorithm A novel mathematical model for a hybrid flow shop scheduling problem under buffer and resource limitations-A case study [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 58-77]

I

  • IEC 60300-3-14 standard A Practical Self-Assessment Framework for Evaluation of Maintenance Management System based on RAMS Model and Maintenance Standards [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 125-143]
  • Impedance function A novel bi-objective reliable location routing model considering impedance function under demand-side and supply-side uncertainty (A Case study) [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 35-49]
  • Imperfect preventive maintenance Two echelon-two indenture extended warranty distribution network under imperfect preventive maintenance policies [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 69-95]
  • Integer programming Two-stage fuzzy-stochastic programming for parallel machine scheduling problem with machine deterioration and operator learning effect [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 16-32]
  • Interval Data Classifying inputs and outputs in interval data envelopment analysis [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 134-150]
  • Inventory An integrated production-marketing planning model With Cubic production cost function and imperfect production process [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 91-108]
  • IRP Enhanced chromosome repairing mechanism based genetic algorithm approach for the multi-period perishable production inventory-routing problem [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 30-56]

J

  • Job shop Hybrid algorithms for Job shop Scheduling Problem with Lot streaming and A Parallel Assembly Stage [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 92-112]
  • Joint lot size A chance-constrained multi-objective model for final assembly scheduling in ATO systems with uncertain sub-assembly availability [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]

L

  • Learning Two-stage fuzzy-stochastic programming for parallel machine scheduling problem with machine deterioration and operator learning effect [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 16-32]
  • Location and allocation A location-allocation model in the multi-level supply chain with multi-objective evolutionary approach [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 140-160]
  • Location-routing problem A Customized Bi-Objective Location-Routing Problem for Locating Post Offices and Delivery of Post Parcels [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 1-17]
  • Loss function A multi-objective optimization model for process targeting [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 18-34]
  • Lot-sizing A New model for integrated lot sizing and scheduling in flexible job shop problem [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 72-91]
  • Lot streaming Hybrid algorithms for Job shop Scheduling Problem with Lot streaming and A Parallel Assembly Stage [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 92-112]

M

  • Manufacturer-retailer chain Simultaneous coordination of review period and order-up-to-level in a manufacturer-retailer chain [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 1-17]
  • Marketing planning Optimal production and marketing planning with geometric programming approach [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 18-29]
  • Markov process Cold standby redundancy optimization for nonrepairable series-parallel systems: Erlang time to failure distribution [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]
  • Master production scheduling Evaluating alternative MPS development methods using MCDM and numerical simulation [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 73-90]
  • MCGP Presenting a stochastic multi choice goal programming model for reducing wastages and shortages of blood products at hospitals [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 81-96]
  • Memetic algorithm An improved memetic algorithm to minimize earliness–tardiness on a single batch processing machine [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 57-72]
  • Meta-heuristics A Hybrid Fire Fly and Differential Evolution Algorithm for Optimization of a Mixed Repairable and Non-Repairable System Reliability Problem [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 59-77]
  • Meta-heuristics Two-stage fuzzy-stochastic programming for parallel machine scheduling problem with machine deterioration and operator learning effect [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 16-32]
  • Microscopic emission models A PFIH-Based Heuristic for Green Routing Problem with Hard Time Windows [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 75-86]
  • Monte-Carlo simulation Two echelon-two indenture extended warranty distribution network under imperfect preventive maintenance policies [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 69-95]
  • Multi-criteria decision making Evaluating alternative MPS development methods using MCDM and numerical simulation [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 73-90]
  • Multi-Objective Optimization A Hybrid Fire Fly and Differential Evolution Algorithm for Optimization of a Mixed Repairable and Non-Repairable System Reliability Problem [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 59-77]
  • Multi-Objective Optimization A chance-constrained multi-objective model for final assembly scheduling in ATO systems with uncertain sub-assembly availability [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]
  • Multi-Objective Optimization A Multi-objective optimization model for project scheduling with time-varying resource requirements and capacities [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 92-118]
  • Multi-objective Programming Sustainability in paper industry closed-loop supply chain (case study: East Azerbaijan province, Iran) [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 33-49]
  • Multi-state system An integrated production and preventive maintenance planning model with imperfect maintenance in multi-state system [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 28-42]
  • Multivariate exponentially weighted moving average control chart Multi-Objective Economic-Statistical Design of VSSI-MEWMA-DWL Control Chart with Multiple Assignable Causes [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 34-58]

N

  • Nash Bargaining Game Vehicle Routing Problem in Competitive Environment: Two-Person Nonzero Sum Game Approach [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 35-52]
  • Net Present Value (NPV) A Multi-objective optimization model for project scheduling with time-varying resource requirements and capacities [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 92-118]
  • Nonlinear Integer Programming An exact Method for Stochastic Maximal Covering Problem of Preventive Healthcare Facilities [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 10-23]
  • Nonlinear Model Optimal production and marketing planning with geometric programming approach [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 18-29]
  • Non-perfect production process An integrated production-marketing planning model With Cubic production cost function and imperfect production process [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 91-108]
  • NSGA-II metaheuristic algorithm A location-allocation model in the multi-level supply chain with multi-objective evolutionary approach [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 140-160]
  • Nurse rostering Solving a nurse rostering problem considering nurses preferences by graph theory approach [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 38-57]

O

  • Oil and Gas Resource Allocation Optimum allocation of Iranian oil and gas resources using multi-objective linear programming and particle swarm optimization in resistive economy conditions [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 43-68]
  • Operating room scheduling Multi-period and multi-resource operating room scheduling and rescheduling using a rolling horizon approach: a case study [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 97-115]
  • Optimal pricing Optimal production and marketing planning with geometric programming approach [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 18-29]

P

  • Parallel Assembly Hybrid algorithms for Job shop Scheduling Problem with Lot streaming and A Parallel Assembly Stage [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 92-112]
  • Pareto optimal solution A location-allocation model in the multi-level supply chain with multi-objective evolutionary approach [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 140-160]
  • Particle Swarm Optimization Optimum allocation of Iranian oil and gas resources using multi-objective linear programming and particle swarm optimization in resistive economy conditions [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 43-68]
  • Particle Swarm Optimization Particle swarm optimization for minimizing total earliness/tardiness costs of two-stage assembly flowshop scheduling problem in a batched delivery system [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 78-91]
  • PFIH algorithm A PFIH-Based Heuristic for Green Routing Problem with Hard Time Windows [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 75-86]
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma Integrated planning for blood platelet production: a robust optimization approach [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 55-80]
  • Post Office Location-Routing A Customized Bi-Objective Location-Routing Problem for Locating Post Offices and Delivery of Post Parcels [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 1-17]
  • Preventive healthcare An exact Method for Stochastic Maximal Covering Problem of Preventive Healthcare Facilities [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 10-23]
  • Process Adjustment A multi-objective optimization model for process targeting [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 18-34]
  • Production and Operations Management Optimal production and marketing planning with geometric programming approach [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 18-29]
  • Production inventory routing problem Enhanced chromosome repairing mechanism based genetic algorithm approach for the multi-period perishable production inventory-routing problem [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 30-56]
  • Production Planning An integrated production and preventive maintenance planning model with imperfect maintenance in multi-state system [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 28-42]
  • Profit A multi-objective optimization model for process targeting [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 18-34]
  • Project portfolio Multi-criteria approach to project portfolio selection considering structural hardness and correlations between projects [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 141-157]

Q

  • Quality Control A multi-objective optimization model for process targeting [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 18-34]
  • Quantity discounts Simultaneous coordination of review period and order-up-to-level in a manufacturer-retailer chain [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 1-17]
  • Queuing Theory Location of Heath Care Facilities in Competitive and User Choice Environment [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 24-54]

R

  • RAMS model A Practical Self-Assessment Framework for Evaluation of Maintenance Management System based on RAMS Model and Maintenance Standards [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 125-143]
  • Ranking An improved approach to find and rank BCC-efficient DMUs in data envelopment analysis (DEA) [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 25-34]
  • Redundancy allocation problem Cold standby redundancy optimization for nonrepairable series-parallel systems: Erlang time to failure distribution [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]
  • Reliability Minimizing the number of tool switches in flexible manufacturing cells subject to tools reliability using genetic algorithm [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 17-33]
  • Reliability A Hybrid Fire Fly and Differential Evolution Algorithm for Optimization of a Mixed Repairable and Non-Repairable System Reliability Problem [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 59-77]
  • Reliability Reliability Based Maintenance and Human Resources Work-Rest Scheduling in Manufacturing System [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 109-124]
  • Reliability Reliability based budgeting with the case study of TV broadcast [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 1-15]
  • Reliable location routing problem A novel bi-objective reliable location routing model considering impedance function under demand-side and supply-side uncertainty (A Case study) [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 35-49]
  • Renewable Energies Optimal energy distribution and storage in a wind-based renewable electricity supply chain [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 110-122]
  • Resilient supplier selection Resilient Supplier Selection in a Supply Chain by a New Interval-Valued Fuzzy Group Decision Model Based on Possibilistic Statistical Concepts [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 113-133]
  • Resistive economy Optimum allocation of Iranian oil and gas resources using multi-objective linear programming and particle swarm optimization in resistive economy conditions [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 43-68]
  • Resource-constrained project scheduling A Multi-objective optimization model for project scheduling with time-varying resource requirements and capacities [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 92-118]
  • Resource constraints Multi-period and multi-resource operating room scheduling and rescheduling using a rolling horizon approach: a case study [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 97-115]
  • Resource constraints A novel mathematical model for a hybrid flow shop scheduling problem under buffer and resource limitations-A case study [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 58-77]
  • Resource variation A Multi-objective optimization model for project scheduling with time-varying resource requirements and capacities [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 92-118]
  • RFID technology Real-Time Building Information Modeling (BIM) Synchronization Using Radio Frequency Identification Technology and Cloud Computing System [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 61-68]
  • Risk priority number Reliability based budgeting with the case study of TV broadcast [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 1-15]
  • Robust probabilistic programming Honey global supply chain network design using fuzzy optimization approach [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 113-139]
  • Robusts cheduling A Multi-objective optimization model for project scheduling with time-varying resource requirements and capacities [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 92-118]

S

  • Service System Design An exact Method for Stochastic Maximal Covering Problem of Preventive Healthcare Facilities [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 10-23]
  • Shannon entropy, Numerical simulation Evaluating alternative MPS development methods using MCDM and numerical simulation [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 73-90]
  • Simulated Annealing Robust inter and intra-cell layouts design model dealing with stochastic dynamic problems [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 123-140]
  • Stepwise cost function Genetic Algorithm-Based Optimization Approach for an Uncapacitated Single Allocation P-hub Center Problem with more realistic cost structure [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 108-124]
  • Stochastic dynamic programming Robust inter and intra-cell layouts design model dealing with stochastic dynamic problems [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 123-140]
  • Stochastic Linear Multi-Objective Programming Optimum allocation of Iranian oil and gas resources using multi-objective linear programming and particle swarm optimization in resistive economy conditions [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 43-68]
  • Supply chain management Resilient Supplier Selection in a Supply Chain by a New Interval-Valued Fuzzy Group Decision Model Based on Possibilistic Statistical Concepts [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 113-133]
  • Supply chain network design A novel bi-level stochastic programming model for supply chain network design with assembly line balancing under demand uncertainty [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 87-112]
  • Supply chain network design Honey global supply chain network design using fuzzy optimization approach [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 113-139]
  • Supply chain scheduling A branch and bound algorithm to minimize the total weighted number of tardy jobs and delivery costs with late deliveries for a supply chain scheduling problem [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 50-60]
  • Supply-side uncertainty A novel bi-objective reliable location routing model considering impedance function under demand-side and supply-side uncertainty (A Case study) [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 35-49]
  • Support Vector Machine A new classification method based on pairwise SVM for facial age estimation [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 91-107]
  • Sustainability Considering a Model for Sustainable Energy Planning Under Uncertainty [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 1-24]
  • Sustainability A mathematical model for sustainable probabilistic network design problem with construction scheduling considering social and environmental issues [Volume 10, special issue on scheduling, 2017-2018, Pages 17-37]
  • SVM A new classification method based on pairwise SVM for facial age estimation [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 91-107]
  • System reliability Cold standby redundancy optimization for nonrepairable series-parallel systems: Erlang time to failure distribution [Volume 10, special issue on Quality Control and Reliability, 2017-2018, Pages 1-16]

T

  • Tehran Post Office A Customized Bi-Objective Location-Routing Problem for Locating Post Offices and Delivery of Post Parcels [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 1-17]
  • TOPSIS Evaluating alternative MPS development methods using MCDM and numerical simulation [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 73-90]
  • Total earliness and tardiness An improved memetic algorithm to minimize earliness–tardiness on a single batch processing machine [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 57-72]
  • TV broadcasting system Reliability based budgeting with the case study of TV broadcast [Volume 10, Issue 3, 2017-2018, Pages 1-15]
  • Two-stage production system A multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) for hybrid flow shop scheduling problem with assembly operation [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 132-154]

U

  • Uncapacitated single allocation p-hub center problem Genetic Algorithm-Based Optimization Approach for an Uncapacitated Single Allocation P-hub Center Problem with more realistic cost structure [Volume 10, Issue 1, 2017-2018, Pages 108-124]
  • Utility An exact Method for Stochastic Maximal Covering Problem of Preventive Healthcare Facilities [Volume 10, special issue on healthcare, 2017-2018, Pages 10-23]

V

  • Variable neighborhood search An improved memetic algorithm to minimize earliness–tardiness on a single batch processing machine [Volume 10, special issue on production and inventory, 2017-2018, Pages 57-72]
  • Variable neighborhood search algorithm Two echelon-two indenture extended warranty distribution network under imperfect preventive maintenance policies [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 69-95]
  • Vehicle routing with hard time windows A PFIH-Based Heuristic for Green Routing Problem with Hard Time Windows [Volume 10, Issue 2, 2017-2018, Pages 75-86]

W

  • Warranty distribution network Two echelon-two indenture extended warranty distribution network under imperfect preventive maintenance policies [Volume 10, Issue 4, 2017-2018, Pages 69-95]