Metaheuristics: Progress as Real Problem Solvers is a peer-reviewed volume of eighteen current, cutting-edge papers by leading researchers in the field. Included are an invited paper by F. Glover and G. Kochenberger, which discusses the concept of Metaheuristic agent processes, and a tutorial paper by M.G.C. Resende and C.C. Ribeiro discussing GRASP with path-relinking. Other papers discuss problem-solving approaches to timetabling, automated planograms, elevators, space allocation, shift design, cutting stock, flexible shop scheduling, colorectal cancer and cartography. A final group of methodology papers clarify various aspects of Metaheuristics from the computational view point.
- ISBN10 0387506144
- ISBN13 9780387506142
- Publish Date 16 September 2008 (first published 1 January 2005)
- Publish Status Withdrawn
- Out of Print 18 October 2014
- Publish Country DE
- Imprint Springer
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 328
- Language English