Matching Supply and Demand via Delayed 2-Phase Distribution at Yedioth Group - Models, Algorithms and IT - Using in-cycle sales information, we develop an innovative pooling model of Delayed Distribution, and practical optimization algorithms. Enabled by EDI/RFID systems, the models and algorithm...

Modeling and Optimizing Emergency Department Workflow - Emergency department operations present numerous challenges for systems optimization. The human-centered service environment is complex and volatile, both for patients and care providers. In this paper, a system is described that couples mac...

Relieving Pressure: Optimizing Water Distribution Pressure Management at Valley of the Moon Water District - Valley of the Moon Water District (VOMWD) faced the challenge of managing the pressure of water in their water distribution network, a task which requires simultaneous control of ten valve...

An Integrated Load Planning Algorithm for Outbound Logistics at Webb Wheel - We develop an integrated model to optimize loading and routing decisions of an auto-parts supplier’s outbound supply chain. Three transportation modes, dynamic demands, and limited inventory are some challenging aspects....

SPRINT: Optimization of Staff Management for Desk Customer Relations Services at Hera - SPRINT is a decision support system for the optimization of staff management of desk customer relations services at HERA, one of the largest Italian multi-utility companies. SPRINT is based on state-of-the-art...

Scheduling the German Basketball League - Each season, the German First Division Basketball League (Beko BBL) is faced with the problem of scheduling the games among their teams. As the classical schedules and models applied so far have caused numerous problems, resulting in postponed games, lost...