Chuang, T. N., and Tsai, Y. C. 2002. The Application of Using Triangular Fuzzy Numbers on Single Machine Problems. NTU Management Review, 12 (2): 277-308
Tzung-Nan Chuang, Department of Information Management Southern Taiwan University of Technology, Lecturer
Yao-Chuan Tsai, Department of Business Administration National Cheng Kung University, Professor
Abstract
This paper discusses the application of using triangular fuzzy numbers to represent the processing time, the release time and the due date in a single machine environment. A fuzzy maximum approach is proposed for computing the fuzzy starting time and the fuzzy maximum lateness. A heuristic algorithm is then designed for solving single machine problems. As a result, the algorithm can help programmer to implement a fuzzy single machine system, thus helping managers gain a broader view of scheduling.
Keywords
Triangular fuzzy numbers (TFN) Single machine problem Algorithm