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Global Search Method for Parallel Machine Scheduling

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This paper presents a guided multi-restart search (GMRS) algorithm for scheduling parallel machines in terms of global optimum. GMRS consists of a strategic guided local search phase and a phase that generates a beneficial restart point using the information acquired during the local search. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm considerably improves the solution within a reasonable time.

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Shin, H.J. (2007). Global Search Method for Parallel Machine Scheduling. In: Kao, MY., Li, XY. (eds) Algorithmic Aspects in Information and Management. AAIM 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4508. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72870-2_10

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