In this paper, we introduce a new combinatorial optimization problem entitled the color mix (CMP), which is more general case of grey pattern quadratic assignment (GP-QAP). Also, propose an original hybrid genetic-iterated tabu search algorithm for heuristically solving CMP. addition, present both analytical solutions and graphical visualizations obtained solutions, clearly demonstrate excellen...

This article extends the analysis of table mixes for restaurants, on the principle that table mix helps drive revenue. The article presents the results of a simulation experiment of more than forty-six thousand restaurant contexts to evaluate the accuracy of “naïve table mix” calculations. An earlier study presented a simple method of calculating a recommended mix of tables in a restaurant, and...

This study was conducted with the development of instant fish soup mix and finding out the effect of fish powder on it. Ingredients of soup mix were cooked and dried up to desired moisture content. The drying or dehydration was done by using a mechanical dryer (Cabinet dryer) at constant air flow rate and constant temperature with varying thicknesses. After drying the dried products were ground...

This article considers the role of the four Ps marketing mix model in social marketing, arguing that given reconfiguration of the marketing mix in the mainstream marketing discipline, and the characteristics of social marketing, a re-thought and re-tooled social marketing mix is required. A brief review of the four Ps marketing mix model in the mainstreammarketing and social marketing fields is...