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Available online at www.sciencedirect.com EUROPEAN science @oinecr> JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL ries RESEARCH ELSEVIER European Journal of Operational Research 152 (2004) 803-805 www.elsevier.com/locate/dsw Contents Volume 152 A concise survey of scheduling with time-dependent processing times T.C.E. Cheng, Q. Ding and B.M.T. Lin Super efficiency evaluations based on potential slack P. Bogetoft and J.L. Hougaard Continuous location of dimensional structures J.M. Diaz-Banez, J.A. Mesa and A. Schobel Mixed integer programming approach of extended DEA-discriminant analysis T. Sueyoshi Goal programming, regulation and generalised economies of scale and scope M.J. Ryan (p,r)-Invexity in multiobjective programming T. Antczak 88 Fuzzy random bottleneck spanning tree problems using possibility and necessity measures H. Katagiri, M. Sakawa and H. Ishii 96 A new heuristic for minimal makespan in flow shops with multiple processors and no intermediate storage H.W. Thornton and J.L. Hunsucker 115 Hybrid flow-shop scheduling problems with multiprocessor task systems C. Oguz, Y. Zinder, V.H. Do, A. Janiak and M. Lichtenstein 132 No-wait flowshops with bicriteria of makespan and maximum lateness A. Allahverdi and T. Aldowaisan 148 A threshold accepting metaheuristic for the heterogeneous fixed fleet vehicle routing problem C.D. Tarantilis, C.T. Kiranoudis and V.S. Vassiliadis 159 The complexity of two-job shop problems with multi-purpose unrelated machines Y. Mati and X. Xie 170 Solving a fuel delivery problem by heuristic and exact approaches P. Avella, M. Boccia and A. Sforza 180 A fuzzy robust scheduling approach for product development projects J. Wang 195 A multipurpose parallel genetic hybrid algorithm for non-linear non-convex programming problems R. Ostermark 215 The development of genetic algorithms for the finite capacity scheduling of complex products, with multiple levels of product structure P. Pongcharoen, C. Hicks and P.M. Braiden 226 Technological advancement, learning, and the adoption of new technology C. Chambers 248 A Petri net model of a continuous flow transfer line with unreliable machines K. Sorensen and G.K. Janssens doi:10.1016/S0377-2217(03)00583-6 Contents Volume 152 Leveraging information in multi-echelon inventory systems S. Mitra and A.K. Chatterjee Supply-side collaboration and its value in supply chains Y. Fu and R. Piplani The sensitivity of the inventory model with partial backorders P. Chu and K.-J. Chung A note on ‘bilevel linear fractional programming problem’ H.I. Calvete and C. Galé Editorial: Feature Issue: New technologies in transportation systems Y. Siskos and E. Sambracos The application of information and communication technologies in transport G.A. Giannopoulos Motorway network traffic control systems A. Kotsialos and M. Papageorgiou A survey of customer satisfaction barometers: Some results from the transportation-communications sector E. Grigoroudis and Y. Siskos A DEA approach for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of urban transit systems M.G. Karlaftis Dispatching of small containers via coastal freight liners: The case of the Aegean Sea E. Sambracos, J.A. Paravantis, C.D. Tarantilis and C.T. Kiranoudis Design of an IT-driven decision support system for vehicle routing and scheduling S.P. Gayialis and I. P. Tatsiopoulos Applications of GPS technology in the land transportation system G. Mintsis, S. Basbas, P. Papaioannou, C. Taxiltaris and I.N. Tziavos Development of an expert system for the evaluation of conventional and innovative technologies in the intermodal transport area C. Abacoumkin and A. Ballis 420 Towards the improvement of a combined transport chain performance A. Ballis and J. Golias 437 Combination of geographical information system and efficient routing algorithms for real life distribution operations C.D. Tarantilis, D. Diakoulaki and C.T. Kiranoudis 454 Sector modeling for the prediction and evaluation of Cretan olive oil A. Migdalas, G. Baourakis, N. Kalogeras and H.B. Meriem 465 A GIS-based decision support system for planning urban transportation policies G. Arampatzis, C.T. Kiranoudis, P. Scaloubacas and D. Assimacopoulos 476 Towards an integrated framework for forest fire control M. Dimopoulou and I. Giannikos 487 Towards a decision support system for the ready concrete distribution system: A case of a Greek company N.F. Matsatsinis 500 Risk transportation via a clique number problem formulation G. Mavrommatis and J.-C. Panayiotopoulos 507 A heuristic algorithm for solving hazardous materials distribution problems K.G. Zografos and K.N. Androutsopoulos Contents Volume 152 805 520 Solving a vehicle routing problem by balancing the vehicles time utilization G. Nikolakopoulou, S. Kortesis, A. Synefaki and R. Kalfakakou 529 Editorial: Guest editor’s introduction R.V.V. Vidal 530 Problem structuring methods in action J. Mingers and J. Rosenhead 555 Using soft OR in a small company—The case of Kirby L. Sorensen, R.V.V. Vidal and E. Engstrom 57] Internet and technology new venture development using Soft OR S. Gondal 586 Project review and learning in the construction industry: Embedding a problem structuring method within a partnership context L.A. Franco, M. Cushman and J. Rosenhead 602 Implications of cell design implementation: A case study and analysis S.S. Chakravorty and D.N. Hales 615 Cognitive mapping expert views for policy analysis in the public sector C. Eden and F. Ackermann 631 Strategic development and SWOT analysis at the University of Warwick R.G. Dyson 641 Avoiding academic and decorative planning in GHG emissions abatement studies with MCDA: The Peruvian case P.C. Borges and A. Villavicencio 655 Exploring inter-organisational relationships in the health service: An immersive drama approach J.W. Bryant and J.A. Darwin 667 Enhancing public participation in natural resource management using Soft OR—an application of strategic option development and analysis in tactical forest planning C.N. Hjortso 684 Community planning for rural education in South Africa J. Phahlamohlaka and J. Friend The impact of soft OR-methods on problem structuring C. Joldersma and E. Roelofs Scenario planning—lessons for practice from teaching and learning F.A. O’Brien Stochastic vendor managed replenishment with demand dependent shipment E. Kim Product introduction decisions in a duopoly G.C. Souza An exact algorithm for the identical parallel machine scheduling problem E. Mokotoff A returns policy for distribution channel coordination of perishable items K.H. Hahn, H. Hwang and S.W. Shinn Optimal procurement strategies for online spot markets R.W. Seifert, U.W. Thonemann and W.H. Hausman On the linearisation of reference technologies for testing returns to scale in FDH models V.V. Podinovski Contents Volume 152