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The nature of simplicity of Johnson's algorithm

J. Kamburowski

Omega, 1997, vol. 25, issue 5, 581-584

Abstract: This note presents a simple proof and a graphical illustration for the optimality of the famous algorithm of Johnson which minimizes the makespan in two-machine flow shops.

Keywords: Key; words-Johnson's; algorithm; flow; shop; makespan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1997
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