We present integer linear programming formulation and a simple yet elegant dynamic programming algorithm. We will present a 3/2 factor approximation algorithm by Christofides and discuss some ...

Integer programming and combinatorial optimization form the backbone of many decision-making and resource allocation problems across diverse fields, from logistics and telecommunications to ...

Incorporating waiting and service times at the facilities while determining their locations and capacities simultaneously results in a nonlinear mixed-integer programming formulation that can be ...