Using geometric techniques to improve dynamic programming algorithms for the economic lot-sizing problem and extensions

A.P.M. Wagelmans, B. Moerman, C.P.M. Hoesel, van

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    Abstract

    In this paper we discuss two basic geometric techniques that can be used to speed up certain types of dynamic programs. We first present the algorithms in a general form, and then we show how these techniques can be applied to the economic lot-sizing problem and extensions. Furthermore, it is illustrated that the geometric techniques can be used to give elegant and insightful proofs of structural results, like Wagner and Whitin's planning horizon theorem. Finally, we present results of computational experiments in which new algorithms for the economic lot-sizing problem are compared with each other, as well as with other algorithms from the literature. Keywords: Dynamic programming, computational analysis, lot-sizing, inventory
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationEindhoven
    PublisherTechnische Universiteit Eindhoven
    Number of pages30
    Publication statusPublished - 1992

    Publication series

    NameMemorandum COSOR
    Volume9245
    ISSN (Print)0926-4493

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