Multiple R&D projects scheduling optimization with improved particle swarm algorithm

ScientificWorldJournal. 2014:2014:652135. doi: 10.1155/2014/652135. Epub 2014 Jun 12.

Abstract

For most enterprises, in order to win the initiative in the fierce competition of market, a key step is to improve their R&D ability to meet the various demands of customers more timely and less costly. This paper discusses the features of multiple R&D environments in large make-to-order enterprises under constrained human resource and budget, and puts forward a multi-project scheduling model during a certain period. Furthermore, we make some improvements to existed particle swarm algorithm and apply the one developed here to the resource-constrained multi-project scheduling model for a simulation experiment. Simultaneously, the feasibility of model and the validity of algorithm are proved in the experiment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Personnel Staffing and Scheduling
  • Research / economics
  • Research / organization & administration*
  • Research / standards