This paper aims at proposing tractable algorithms to find effectively good solutions to large size chance-constrained combinatorial problems. A new robust model is introduced to deal with uncertainty in mixed-integer linear problems. It is shown to be strongly related to chance-constrained programming when considering pure 0– 1 problems. Furthermore, its tractability is highlighted. Then, an op...

The mine production planning defines a sequence of block extraction to obtain the highest NPV under a number of constraints. Mathematical programming has become a widespread approach to optimize production planning, for open pit mines since the 1960s. However, the previous and existing models are found to be limited in their ability to explicitly incorporate the ore grade uncertainty into the p...

The term probabilistic constrained programming means the same as chance constrained programming, i.e., optimization of a function subject to certain conditions where at least one is formulated so that a condition, involving random variables, should hold with a prescribed probability. The probability is usually not prescribed exactly but a lower bound is given instead which is in practice near u...

The models described in this paper for treating congestion in DEA are extended by according them chance constrained programming formulations. The usual route used in chance constrained programming is followed here by replacing these stochastic models with their ‘‘deterministic equivalents.’’ This leads to a class of non-linear problems. However, it is shown to be possible to avoid some of the n...

Considering the vehicle routing problem with fuzzy demand and time windows, a optimization method is proposed considering both soft windows uncertain customer demand. First, chance-constrained programming model established based on credibility theory, minimizing total logistics cost. At same time, random simulation algorithm designed to calculate penalty cost of delivery failures caused by that...

For modelling imprecise data the literature offers two different methods: either the use of probability distributions or the use of fuzzy sets. In our opinion these two concepts should be used parallel or combined, dependent on the real situation. Moreover, in many economic problems the well-known probabilistic or fuzzy solution procedures are not suitable methods because neither the stochastic...