Planning and Scheduling of Complex Operations: Models, Methods and Applications

What it is about

You learn to model and solve complex planning and scheduling problems with limited resources. In the end you will be able to formulate common scheduling models, apply suitable solution methods (exact, heuristic, metaheuristic) and implement simple implementations as well as linear programs to solve real problems.

What you will be able to do

• Familiarity with widespread models and methods of the scheduling literature
• Ability to program and implement relevant algorithms
• Competence to model scheduling problems as linear programs and solve with standard software
• Ability to understand and present new scientific approaches

What the module consists of

• VorlesungPresentation of models, linear formulations and algorithms; discussion of applications
• Übungen / FälleProcessing and discussion of small applications for deepening understanding
• ProgrammieraufgabeImplementation of an exact method or heuristic in a programming language (e.g. Java)
• OptimierungsaufgabeFormulation of a scheduling model in OPL and solution with CPLEX
• PräsentationIntroduction of a scheduling problem and a solution approach from the literature

Teaching method

• Vorlesungs-/SeminarvortragPresentation of contents by the instructor and basis for discussion
• Vorbereitung durch Lesen von Buchkapiteln und FachartikelnEnsuring that sessions build on prior knowledge
• Fallbearbeitung in ÜbungenApplication of methods to small practical cases for deepening understanding
• Programmier- und ModellierungsaufgabenHands-on implementation and training in using tools
• Literaturpräsentation durch StudierendeFosters independent engagement with current research approaches