Thom Joel Hodgson

Works (34)

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2020 journal article

Improving chemotherapy infusion operations through the simulation of scheduling heuristics: a case study

Health Systems, 2, 1–16.

By: R. Slocum*, H. Jones  n, M. Fletcher n, B. McConnell n , T. Hodgson n , J. Taheri n, J. Wilson n

author keywords: Discrete event simulation (DES); scheduling; healthcare; chemotherapy
topics (OpenAlex): Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization; Hospital Admissions and Outcomes; Advanced Statistical Process Monitoring
TL;DR: The case study examines the impact of altering the current schedule, where all patients arrive at 8:00 AM, to a schedule that assigns patients to two or three different appointment times based on the expected length of their chemotherapy infusion. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 3, 2020

2020 journal article

Modeling and transportation planning for US noncombatant evacuation operations in South Korea

Journal of Defense Analytics and Logistics, 4(1), 41–69.

By: J. Kearby n, R. Winz n, T. Hodgson n , M. Kay n , R. King n  & B. McConnell n 

topics (OpenAlex): Facility Location and Emergency Management; Evacuation and Crowd Dynamics; Transportation Planning and Optimization
TL;DR: This work formulates a time-staged network model of the South Korean noncombatant evacuation system as a mixed integer linear program to determine an optimal flow configuration that minimizes the time required to complete an evacuation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 13, 2020

2018 journal article

A Military Logistics Network Planning System

Military Operations Research, 23(4), 5–24.

By: M. Rogers, B. McConnell , T. Hodgson , M. Kay , R. King , G. Parlier, K. Thoney Barletta 

Contributors: M. Rogers, B. McConnell , T. Hodgson , M. Kay , R. King , G. Parlier, K. Thoney-Barletta 

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Added: January 7, 2019

2017 journal article

A comparison of mixed integer programming formulations of the capacitated lot-sizing problem

International Journal of Production Research, 56(23), 7064–7084.

By: H. Karagul*, D. Warsing n , T. Hodgson n , M. Kapadia n & R. Uzsoy n 

Contributors: H. Karagul*, D. Warsing n , T. Hodgson n , M. Kapadia n & R. Uzsoy n 

author keywords: capacitated lot sizing; mixed integer linear programming; set-up planning; printing industry; optimisation
topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Auction Theory and Applications
TL;DR: The authors' experiments demonstrate that, while the S&S formulation provides a much tighter LP bound, the Novel formulation is better able to exploit the intelligence of the CPLEX solution engine. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 14, 2019

2017 journal article

Allocation heuristics for high-altitude long- endurance UAV image intelligence platforms

Military Operations Research, 22(3), 5–19.

By: G. Kim, T. Hodgson , R. King , Y. Liu & M. Kay 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

On the economic lot scheduling problem: stock-out prevention and system feasibility

Hanson, B. B., Hodgson, T. J., Kay, M. G., King, R. E., & Thoney-Barletta, K. A. (2015, February 2). International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 53, pp. 4903–4916.

By: B. Hanson n, T. Hodgson n , M. Kay n , R. King n  & K. Thoney-Barletta n 

Contributors: B. Hanson n, T. Hodgson n , M. Kay n , R. King n  & K. Thoney-Barletta n 

author keywords: schedule disruption recovery; ELSP; lot size scheduling
topics (OpenAlex): Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
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Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

A practical method for evaluating worker allocations in large-scale dual resource constrained job shops

IIE Transactions, 46(11), 1209–1226.

By: B. Lobo, J. Wilson n, K. Thoney n , T. Hodgson n  & R. King n 

author keywords: Job shop scheduling; dual resource constrained system; worker allocation; maximum job lateness
topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
TL;DR: This follow-up article formulates a revised step (ii) wherein each simulation invokes, an improved version of , to yield an approximation to the quasi-optimality gap, and concluded that the -based distribution did not differ significantly from its enumeration-based counterpart; and the revised evaluation method was computationally tractable in practice. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Allocating job-shop manpower to minimize : Optimality criteria, search heuristics, and probabilistic quality metrics

Allocating job-shop manpower to minimize Lmax: Optimality criteria, search heuristics, and probabilistic quality metrics. Computers & Operations Research, 40(10), 2569–2584.

By: B. Lobo  n, T. Hodgson n , R. King n , K. Thoney n  & J. Wilson n

author keywords: Job shop scheduling; Dual resource constrained systems; Maximum lateness; Worker allocation
topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
TL;DR: This article establishes optimality criteria to verify that a given allocation corresponds to a schedule that yields the minimum value of LmaxLmax, the maximum job lateness, and estimates a probability distribution for evaluating the quality of an allocation delivered by a heuristic search procedure such as HSP. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 16, 2019

2013 journal article

An effective lower bound on L-max in a worker-constrained job shop

Computers & Operations Research, 40(1), 328–343.

By: B. Lobo, T. Hodgson , R. King , K. Thoney  & J. Wilson

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

An effective lower bound on Lmax in a worker-constrained job shop

Computers & Operations Research, 40(1), 328–343.

By: B. Lobo  n, T. Hodgson n , R. King n , K. Thoney n  & J. Wilson n

author keywords: Job shop scheduling; Dual resource constrained systems; Maximum lateness; Worker allocation
topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
TL;DR: A procedure to compute a lower bound on L max that will be used in follow-up work to effectively evaluate the absolute performance of heuristic solutions and provide optimality criteria, and heuristics to find improved allocations if these criteria are not satisfied. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Information sharing in capacity constrained supply chains under lost sales

Davis, L. B., King, R. E., Hodgson, T. J., & Wei, W. (2011, April 20). International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 49, pp. 7469–7491.

By: L. Davis *, R. King n , T. Hodgson n  & W. Wei

author keywords: Markov decision process; supply chain information sharing
topics (OpenAlex): Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms
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Added: August 6, 2018

2008 article

Technical note: A computationally efficient algorithm for undiscounted Markov decision processes with restricted observations

Davis, L. B., Hodgson, T. J., King, R. E., & Wei, W. (2008, December 16). Naval Research Logistics (NRL), Vol. 56, pp. 86–92.

By: L. Davis *, T. Hodgson n , R. King n  & W. Wei

author keywords: Markov Decision process; heuristics; optimal control
topics (OpenAlex): Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Optimization and Search Problems; Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms
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Added: August 6, 2018

2006 article

Determining sequence and ready times in a remanufacturing system

Stanfield, P. M., King, R. E., & Hodgson, T. J. (2006, April 28). IIE Transactions, Vol. 38, pp. 597–607.

By: P. Stanfield*, R. King n  & T. Hodgson n 

topics (OpenAlex): Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
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Added: August 6, 2018

2006 article

Production scheduling in a knitted fabric dyeing and finishing process

Journal of the Textile Institute, Vol. 97, pp. 391–399.

By: P. Laoboonlur, T. Hodgson  & K. Thoney 

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Added: August 6, 2018

2006 article

Satisfying due-dates in the presence of sequence dependent family setups with a special comedown structure

Taner, M. R., Hodgson, T. J., King, R. E., & Schultz, S. R. (2006, December 23). Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 52, pp. 57–70.

By: M. Taner *, T. Hodgson n , R. King n  & S. Schultz*

author keywords: scheduling; maximum lateness; sequence dependent family setups; comedown; heuristics
topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Optimization and Search Problems; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization
TL;DR: Computational results show that the heuristic procedure is highly effective, and is efficient even for extremely large problems, and an implicit enumeration scheme is proposed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

A material allocation scheme for optical fibre cable manufacturing: a case study

Hodgson, T. J., Jackson, S. D., Qu, P., & Cannon, R. E. (2004, July 15). International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 42, pp. 3271–3279.

By: T. Hodgson n , S. Jackson n, P. Qu & R. Cannon*

topics (OpenAlex): Optimization and Packing Problems; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization; Manufacturing Process and Optimization
TL;DR: In this paper a heuristic procedure for minimizing glass fibre scrap is presented and computational results are given. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

Minimizing L max for large-scale, job-shop scheduling problems

Schultz, S. R., Hodgson, T. J., King, R. E., & Thoney, K. A. (2004, December 1). International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 42, pp. 4893–4907.

By: S. Schultz*, T. Hodgson n , R. King n  & K. Thoney n 

topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization; Optimization and Search Problems
TL;DR: A simulated annealing post-processing procedure for solving the job-shop-scheduling problem of minimizing L max to perform well on large-scale problems and a new neighbourhood structure for local searches in theJob-shop scheduling problem is developed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

Minimizing L max for the single machine scheduling problem with family set-ups

Schultz, S. R., Hodgson, T., King, R., & Taner, M. R. (2004, October 15). International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 42, pp. 4315–4330.

By: S. Schultz*, T. Hodgson n , R. King n  & M. Taner *

topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization; Optimization and Search Problems
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Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

Scheduling non-similar groups on a flow line: multiple group setups

Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 20, pp. 505–515.

By: A. Wilson, R. King  & T. Hodgson 

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Added: August 6, 2018

2004 journal article

Scheduling non-similar groups on a flow line: multiple group setups

Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 20(6), 505–515.

By: A. Wilson*, R. King n  & T. Hodgson n 

author keywords: scheduling; flow shops; heuristics; setup time
topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization
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Added: March 5, 2020

2004 article

The deployment scheduling analysis tool (DSAT)

Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Vol. 39, pp. 905–924.

By: T. Hodgson , B. Melendez & T. Trainor

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Added: August 6, 2018

2004 journal article

The deployment scheduling analysis tool (DSAT)

Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 39(6-8), 905–924.

By: T. Hodgson n , B. Melendez*, K. Thoney n  & T. Trainor*

Ed(s): R. Brigantic & J. Mahan

author keywords: military deployment; analysis tool; equipment routing; deployment network; equipment scheduling
topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Optimization and Packing Problems; Advanced Queuing Theory Analysis
TL;DR: The deployment scheduling analysis tool is an analysis tool for studying military deployment scenarios that has a user interface through which the user selects the deploying units, equipment, and their required delivery dates. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 16, 2019

2003 article

Integrated job release and shop-floor scheduling to minimize WIP and meet due-dates

Zozom, A., Hodgson, T. J., King, R. E., Weintraub, A. J., & Cormier, D. (2003, January 1). International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 41, pp. 31–45.

By: A. Zozom, T. Hodgson n , R. King n , A. Weintraub & D. Cormier n

topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization
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Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Satisfying due-dates in a job shop with sequence-dependent family set-ups

Taner, M. R., Hodgson, T. J., King, R. E., & Thoney, K. A. (2003, January 1). International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 41, pp. 4153–4169.

By: M. Taner*, T. Hodgson n , R. King n  & K. Thoney n 

topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms
TL;DR: A generalized scheduling policy for the job shop problem is established based on a characterization of the optimal policy and combined with a 'forecasting' mechanism to utilize global shop floor information for local dispatching decisions. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2002 article

Satisfying due-dates in large multi-factory supply chains

THONEY, K. R. I. S. T. I. N. A., HODGSON, T. H. O. M. J., KING, R. U. S. S. E. L. L. E., TANER, M. E. H. M. E. T. R., & WILSON, A. M. Y. D. (2002, September 1). IIE Transactions, Vol. 34, pp. 803–811.

By: K. Thoney n , T. Hodgson n , R. King n , M. Taner n & A. Wilson n

topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization
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Added: August 6, 2018

2001 journal article

Dry-or-buy decision support for dry kiln scheduling in furniture production

IIE Transactions, 33(2), 131–136.

By: A. Yaghubian*, T. Hodgson n  & J. Joines n 

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
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Added: August 6, 2018

2000 article

On satisfying due-dates in large job shops: idle time insertion

HODGSON, T. H. O. M. J., KING, R. U. S. S. E. L. L. E., THONEY, K. R. I. S. T. I. N., STANISLAW, N. A. T. A. L. I. E., WEINTRAUB, A. L. E. X. A. N. D. E. R. J., & ZOZOM, A. N. D. R. E. W. (2000, February 1). IIE Transactions, Vol. 32, pp. 177–180.

By: T. Hodgson n , R. King n , K. Thoney n , N. Stanislaw n, A. Weintraub n & A. Zozom n

topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
TL;DR: This work considers the problem of minimizing maximum lateness in a job shop and a conceptually simple simulation based procedure described in a recent paper by Hodgson et al. is modified to provide improved schedules. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Dry kiln scheduling in furniture production

IIE Transactions, 31(8), 733–738.

By: A. Yaghubian n, T. Hodgson n , J. Joines n , C. Culbreth n & J. Huang  n

topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization
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1999 article

Evaluation of cylindricity using combinatorics

HODGSON, T. H. O. M. J., MICHAEL, G. K. A. Y., MITTAL, R. A. V. I. O., & TANG, S. H. I. H.-Y. I. (1999, January 1). IIE Transactions, Vol. 31, pp. 39–47.

By: T. Hodgson* , G. Michael* , R. Mittal* & S. Tang*

Contributors: T. Hodgson* , M. Kay* , R. Mittal* & S. Tang*

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques; Structural Health Monitoring Techniques; Manufacturing Process and Optimization
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Added: August 6, 2018

1999 article

Scheduling with alternatives: a link between process planning and scheduling

WEINTRAUB, A. L. E. X. A. N. D. E. R., CORMIER, D. E. N. I. S., HODGSON, T. H. O. M., KING, R. U. S. S. E. L. L., WILSON, J. A. M. E. S., & ZOZOM, A. N. D. R. E. W. (1999, November 1). IIE Transactions, Vol. 31, pp. 1093–1102.

By: A. Weintraub n, D. Cormier n, T. Hodgson n , R. King n , J. Wilson n & A. Zozom n

topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Manufacturing Process and Optimization; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
TL;DR: An extensive experimental performance evaluation indicates that in a broad range of industrial settings, the second scheduling algorithm can rapidly identify optimal or nearly optimal schedules. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

1998 article

A fuzzy due-date bargainer for the make-to-order manufacturing systems

Wang, N. D., Fang, N. S.-C., & Hodgson, T. J. (1998, August 1). IEEE Transactions on Systems Man and Cybernetics Part C (Applications and Reviews), Vol. 28, pp. 492–497.

By: N. Wang *, N. Fang n  & T. Hodgson n 

author keywords: branch-and-bound; due-date assignment; fuzzy optimization; just-in-time (JIT); MRP-II; production planning
topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
TL;DR: A combined due-date assignment and production planning methodology for the make-to-order manufacturing systems is developed using manufacturing resource planning data from a furniture manufacturing company, and experimental results indicate its potential as a useful tool for real applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Decision support system for lumber procurement and dry kiln scheduling

Forest Products Journal, 48(9), 51–59.

By: J. Huang, C. Culbreth, J. Joines, R. King  & T. Hodgson 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 article

Note. Satisfying Due Dates in Large Job Shops

Hodgson, T. J., Cormier, D., Weintraub, A. J., & Zozom, A. (1998, October 1). Management Science, Vol. 44, pp. 1442–1446.

By: T. Hodgson n , D. Cormier n, A. Weintraub n & A. Zozom n

author keywords: job shop scheduling; maximum lateness; simulation
topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization; Optimization and Packing Problems
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1997 article

Ready-Time Scheduling with Stochastic Service Times

Hodgson, T. J., King, R. E., & Stanfield, P. M. (1997, October 1). Operations Research, Vol. 45, pp. 779–783.

By: T. Hodgson n , R. King n  & P. Stanfield n

topics (OpenAlex): Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms; Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization; Assembly Line Balancing Optimization
TL;DR: The steps and effort necessary to determine the maximum ready time and optimal production sequence, and cases in which this effort may be significantly reduced are presented. (via Semantic Scholar)
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