This paper introduces a novel approach for solving the multimode resource-constrained project scheduling problem (MRCPSP), in which multiple execution modes are available for each of the activities of the project. The new approach applies simple agent learning devices, i.e. learning automata, to construct the project schedules. We present some comparative results, to show that our decentralized...

In this paper, a metaheuristic solution algorithm for solving the multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem (MRCPSP) with discounted cash flows (MRCPSPDC) is proposed. This consists of determining schedule such that completed, maximizing project’s net present value (NPV) while complying delivery deadline. The adaptative bacterial foraging optimization (ABFO) variation original ...

a r t i c l e i n f o Keywords: Multi-mode scheduling Ant colony optimization Renewable and nonrenewable resource constraints Construction projects An ant colony optimization (ACO)-based methodology for solving the multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem (MRCPSP) considering both renewable and nonrenewable resources is presented. With regard to the MRCPSP solution consisting ...

One of the primary jobs a software project manager is to assign available resources development tasks in such way that results high-quality product at low cost. Software Project Scheduling (SPS) allocates most appropriate human resource activities right time reduce failure risks and minimise makespan. In literature, SPS problem referred as Multiple Resource-Constrained Problem (MRCPSP). The MRC...

This paper describes new simulated annealing (SA) algorithms for the resource-constrained project scheduling problem (RCPSP) and its multiple mode version (MRCPSP). The objective function considered is minimisation of the makespan. The conventional SA search scheme is replaced by a new design that takes into account the specificity of the solution space of project scheduling problems. For RCPSP...

This chapter reports on a new solution approach for the multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem (MRCPSP, MPS|prec|Cmax). This problem type aims at the selection of a single activity mode from a set of available modes in order to construct a precedence and a (renewable and non-renewable) resource-feasible project schedule with a minimal makespan. The problem type is known to b...

The aim of a multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem (MRCPSP) is to assign resource(s) with the restricted capacity to an execution mode of activities by considering relationship constraints, to achieve pre-determined objective(s). These goals vary with managers or decision makers of any organization who should determine suitable objective(s) considering organization strategi...

The scheduling problem under study may be viewed as an extension of the standard Multi-mode ResourceConstrained Project Scheduling Problem (MRCPSP) including Multi-Skilled Labor and will be called as MRCPSP-MS. This problem requires an integration of resource limitation, labor skills, and multiple possible execution modes for each task, and the objective is to minimize the overall project durat...

Projects are an important part of our activities and regardless of their magnitude, scheduling is at the very core of every project. In an ideal world makespan minimization, which is the most commonly sought objective, would give us an advantage. However, every time we execute a project we have to deal with uncertainty; part of it coming from known sources and part remaining unknown until it af...