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Solving a real-world problem using an evolving heuristically driven schedule builder. (1998)
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Hart, E., Ross, P., & Nelson, J. (1998). Solving a real-world problem using an evolving heuristically driven schedule builder. Evolutionary Computation, 6(1), 61-80. https://doi.org/10.1162/evco.1998.6.1.61

This work addresses the real-life scheduling problem of a Scottish company that must produce daily schedules for the catching and transportation of large numbers of live chickens. The problem is complex and highly constrained. We show that it can be... Read More about Solving a real-world problem using an evolving heuristically driven schedule builder..