Simulation is an excellent tool to study real-life systems with uncertainty. Discrete-event
simulation (DES) is a common simulation approach to model time-dependent and complex …

In this study, we consider a production planning and resource allocation problem of a
Reconfigurable Manufacturing System (RMS). Four general scenarios are considered for the …

In the context of logistics and transportation, this paper discusses how simheuristics can be
extended by adding a fuzzy layer that allows us to deal with complex optimization problems …

Objective Quantify the downstream impact on patient wait times and overall length of stay
due to small increases in encounter times caused by the implementation of a new electronic …

Quality of care is crucial for patients' satisfaction and safety in healthcare centers. The
majority of hospitals attempt to implement facility-wide improvements to ensure high-quality …

Hospitals are among the largest and most sophisticated service organizations and the most
critical service delivery units in the health system. Due to the high risk of hospital services …

Appointment scheduling is one of the critical factors for improving patient satisfaction with
healthcare services. A practical and robust appointment scheduling solution allows clinics to …

Healthcare providers' preparedness and response plans are crucial to effectively cope with
infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19. These plans need to provide strategic and …

In the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance-routing problem, a limited fleet of UAVs
with driving-range limitations have to visit a series of target zones in order to complete a …

With an ageing population and more efficient treatments, demand for cancer care is rising;
leading to long waiting times and a significant increase in delays in chemotherapy clinics …