An Imitation and Heuristic Method for Scheduling with Subcontracted Resources

A scheduling problem with subcontracted resources is widely spread and associated the distribution of limited renewable non-renewable resources, both own ones based on work’s due dates earliest start time. Scheduling’s goal to reduce cost resources. In paper, application a few methods theory optimization algorithm considered; limitations these methods’ are highlighted. It shown that use simulation modeling heuristic rules for allocation makes it possible overcome identified limitations. new imitation method solving assigned proposed. The comparison existing in terms quality found solution performance carried out. case study presented allowed four-fold reduction overall real project portfolio.