Research Reports from the Department of Operations
This is a collection of research reports from the Weather School of Management's Department of Operations.
Submissions from 1972
On the Linear Complementarity Problem, Arza K. Rao
Crossings of Curves by a One-Dimensional Brownian Motion Process, Douglas Yates Rowland
A Brief Survey of Algorithms and Recent Results in Integer Programming, Harvey M. Salkin
Binding Inequalities in Benders' Partitioning Algorithm, Harvey M. Salkin
Integer programming : partitioning in mixed integer programming, Harvey M. Salkin
Integer programming : search enumeration, Harvey M. Salkin
Integer Programming Models and Codes in the Urban Environment, Harvey M. Salkin and Warren L. Balinsky
School Bus Routing by Integer Programming, Dynamic Programming, and Composite Algorithms, Harvey M. Salkin and Patrice Breining
The Knapsack Problem: A Survey, Harvey M. Salkin and Cornelis A. De Kluyver
Set Covering: Uses, Algorithms, Results, Harvey M. Salkin and Jahar Saha
A Solution to a Special Class of Flow Shop Scheduling Problems, Michael S. Salvador
Note on Finite Convergence of Exterior Penalty Functions, Klaus Truemper
Submissions from 1971
Algorithms for Discounted Stochastic Games: A Comparison of Efficiency, Vijaykumar V. Aggarwal
Scheduling Stochastic Networks with GERT, Vijaykumar V. Aggarwal
A Systems Approach to Performance Evaluation in Baseball, Melvin Brown
Stockage and Transfer Rules for Multilocation Inventory Control, Chandrasekhar Das
Quantitative Techniques for Research Program Planning in Structural Mechanics, Burton V. Dean
A Preliminary Report: Economic Effects of Female Discrimination, Burton V. Dean, Burton V. Dean, and David E. Sands
Application of PERT in Plant Construction Scheduling in the Ohio Brass Company, Burton V. Dean, Samuel Jackson Mathis, and Vaughn E. Huckfeldt
A Report on an Exploratory Development Project Evaluation Experiment, Burton V. Dean, Samuel Jackson Mathis, and S. Srinivasan
Supply and Demand of Teachers and Supply and Demand of Ph.D's 1971-1980, Burton V. Dean, Arnold Reisman, Edward Rattner, Alfred R. Michenzi, Sun K. Kim, and S. Srinivasan
Toward a R&D Laboratory Evaluation Methodology, Edward S. Esbeck, Nandakumar M. Balwally, S. Srinivasan, Arnold Reisman, Burton V. Dean, and S. Subba Rao
Nonserial Dynamic Programming - a Guided Tour, Augustine O. Esogbue and Barry Randall Marks
Reduction of Dimensionality in Dynamic Programming of Higher Dimensions: A Comparative Study and Analysis of Computational Aspects, Augustine O. Esogbue and Amar J. Singh
Nonlinear Optimization with Upper and Lower Bounds, Vaughn E. Huckfeldt
Algorithms for Stochastic Games: A Comparison of Efficiency, Arvind Jain
Application of Operations Research in Research Planning - A Case Study, Eric C. Johnson
Application of Preparedness Maintenance Policy, Vasant B. Kaujalgi
The Optimal Choice of Corporate Growth Plans Under Risk, Roy B. Larson
Generalized upper bounding methods in production scheduling and distribution, Leon S. Lasdon
An Efficient One-Dimensional Search Procedure for Barrier Function, Leon S. Lasdon, Richard L. Fox, and Margery W. Ratner
Optimal Scheduling of One-Shot Projects, Thomas L. Morin
A Faster Algorithm for Nonterminating Stochastic Games, K.P. K. Nair, S. Subba Rao, and R. Chandrasekaran
A Corporate Production Planning and Inventory Control Policy, C. Pekmezciler
Technical Management and Control of Large-Scale Urban Studies: A Comparative Analysis of Two Cases, Juri Pill
Demonstrating Compliance with Anti Discrimination in Employment Laws: Applications of I.E./O.R., Arnold Reisman, Burton V. Dean, David E. Sands, and Joseph A. Svestka
Analysis and Codification of the Pre and Post Operative Anesthesia Related Tasks, Arnold Reisman, Augustine O. Esogbue, Peter M. Lewy, Vasant B. Kaujalgi, and A. Tamir
Timeliness of Library Materials Delivery: A Set of Priorities, Arnold Reisman, J.P. Herling, M.G. Fancher Beeler, G. Kaminski, and S. Srinivasan
Integer programming : branch and bound enumeration (Land and Doig [16], 1960), Harvey M. Salkin
Integer programming : dual all-integer integer programming (Gomory [2]), Harvey M. Salkin
Integer programming : dual fractional integer programming (Gomory [3]), Harvey M. Salkin
Integer programming : dual fractional mixed integer programming (Gomory [2]), Harvey M. Salkin
Integer programming : introduction to integer programming, Harvey M. Salkin
Integer programming : primal all-integer programming, Harvey M. Salkin
A Dual All-Integer Algorithm (In Revised Simplex Form) for the Set Covering Problem, Harvey M. Salkin and Ronald D. Koncal
On the Uses of Linear Regression Analysis in the Determination of Continuous Utility Functions, Michael S. Salvador
Mathematical Modeling Optimization and Simulation Improve Large-Scale Finished Goods Inventory Management, Michael S. Salvador, Muhittin Oral, Arnold Reisman, and Burton V. Dean
Algorithms for Discounted Stochastic Games, S. Subba Rao, R. Chandrasekaran, and K.P. K. Nair
Computational Experience with a Traveling Salesmen Algorithm, Joseph A. Svestka and Vaughn E. Huckfeldt
An R & D Management Game, Klaus Truemper and Burton V. Dean
Submissions from 1970
Some Manpower Planning Models Based on Educational Attainment, Warren L. Balinsky
An Annotated Bibliography: Job-Shop Scheduling, Nandakumar M. Balwally
A Model for the Development of Measures of Effectiveness in Airlift Planning, Alexander Brandt
Curriculums in the Operations Research Department at Case Western Reserve University, Patrice Breining
Mechanical Rules for Trading in Wheat Futures, William J. Brown, Thomas B. Crabill, and Burton V. Dean
A Special Linear Program, R. Chandrasekaran
Stochastic Games with Semi-Markovian Rewards, R. Chandrasekaran, K.P. K. Nair, and S. Subba Rao
Analysis of the Exploratory Development Project Evaluation Experiment, Burton V. Dean, Samuel Jackson Mathis, Benjamin Lev, Joseph A. Svestka, and Mauricio Adler
An Application of the Matrix Method in Physiological Psychology Research Planning, Burton V. Dean, Samuel Jackson Mathis, Harvey M. Salkin, and R. Chandrasekaran
A Preliminary Systems and Allocation Study of the Cleveland Police Department, Burton V. Dean, Arnold Reisman, Andrew Frank Daughety, Ronald Ehresman, Vaughn E. Huckfeldt, Marylou Kiley, and Coskun Pekmezciler
Some Efficient Dynamic Programming Algorithms for the Optimal Sequencing and Scheduling of Water Supply Projects, Augustine O. Esogbue and Thomas L. Morin
Dynamic Programming and Fuzzy Allocation Processes, Augustine O. Esogbue and Vengalathur Ramesh
Deterministic and Stochastic R & D Resource Allocation Models, Donald C. Friedel
A Primal Method for Linear Programs with Coupling Rows and Columns, James K. Hartman
A Generalized Upper Bounding Algorithm for Multicommodity Network Flow Problems, James K. Hartman and Leon S. Lasdon
A generalized upper bounding method for doubly coupled linear programs, James K. Hartman and Leon S. Lasdon
Comparison of Replacement Strategies, Arvind Jain and K.P. K. Nair
Comparison of Replacement Strategies for Items that Fail, Arvind Jain and K.P. K. Nair
A Process with Chain Dependent Growth Rate - Part II The Ruin and Ergodic Problems, Julian Keilson and S. Subba Rao
Capital Budgeting/Project Selection by Mathematical Programming: An Annotated Bibliography, Roy B. Larson
An Efficient Algorithm for Minimizing Barrier and Penalty Functions, Leon S. Lasdon
Non Iterative Algorithm Form Solving Special Types of Transportation Problems, Benjamin Lev
A Taxonomic Analysis of Financial Ratios, Denis Moffet
Optimal Location of a Single Service Center of Certain Types, K.P. K. Nair
Reliability of a Repairable System with Spares Deterioration in Storage, R. Natarajan and S. Subba Rao
On the Evaluation of Shortage Costs for Inventory Control, Muhittin Oral, Michael S. Salvador, Arnold Reisman, and Burton V. Dean
A Computerized Data Base of Hardware for Real-Time Information Systems, Donald E. Pauley
Modeling and Simulation of Urban Transportation Systems: A Survey, Juri Pill
The Delphi Method, Substance, Context, a Critique and an Annotated Bibliography, Juri Pill
Toward a tuition credit allocation methodology for institutions of higher learning, Arnold Reisman, Burton V. Dean, and Robert R. White
Measurement of Output in a System of Social Agencies, Arnold Reisman, Samuel J. Mantel Jr., Burton V. Dean, Norman C. Eisenberg, Elliot Markus, and Allan L. Service
Investment Decisions Under Conditions of Inflation: An Extension of Theory, Arnold Reisman and Juri Pill
A General Model for Investment Decisions; A Stochastic Extension, Arnold Reisman and Arza K. Rao
Stochastic Cash Flow Formulae Under Conditions of Inflation, Arnold Reisman and Arza K. Rao
Stochastic Variations of Commonly Used Discounted Cash Flow Formulae, Arnold Reisman and Arza K. Rao
Some Stochastic Systems with Secondary Inputs, Izzet Sahin
A Pseudo Dual All-Integer Algorithm for the Set Covering Problem, Harvey M. Salkin and Ronald D. Koncal
On Electrical Analogy of Critical Path Method, K. Shankar and K.P. K. Nair
Some Considerations of a Queueing Model for Research and Development Project Flow, S. Subba Rao
Some Considerations of a Queueing Model for Research and Development Project Flow, S. Subba Rao
Parallel Operations of Sequential Service Lines with Interline Transfer, Joseph A. Svestka and K.P. K. Nair
On the Resource Allocation Problem with S-Shaped Utility Functions, Fabio M. Vicentini
Submissions from 1969
Analysis of Usage of the University Circle Development Foundation Bus System, William J. Brown and James K. Hartman
A Special Case of the Complementary Pivot Problem, R. Chandrasekaran
Some Flow Shop Scheduling Problems Involving Sequence Dependent Setup Times, Burton D. Corwin
On Determining Significant Factors for Use in Evaluating R & D Projects, Chandrasekhar Das
Prepaid Dental Plan: Final Report, Burton V. Dean, U. Narayan Bhat, Amar J. Singh, and Chandrasekhar Das
Advanced Materiel Systems Planning Program Translation and Simulation, Burton V. Dean and Andrew J. Leeson
A Preliminary Report on the Economic Impact of Research and Development Budget Decrements, Burton V. Dean, Arnold Reisman, Richard Kominowski, and Arun Sanghvi
Cost-Effectiveness in R and D Organizational Resource Allocation, Burton V. Dean and Lewis A. Roepcke