Optimizing the development schedule of resort projects by integrating simulation and genetic algorithm

International Journal of Project Management

Volumn 25, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 506-516

  Dzeng, Ren Jye ^a   Lee, Hsin Yun ^a  

^a NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Development plan; Resort; Simulation; Time; Value and benefit

Indexed keywords

COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; INVESTMENTS; PROFITABILITY; RECREATIONAL FACILITIES;

CASH FLOW; OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE;

SCHEDULING;

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; GENETIC ALGORITHM; INVESTMENT; POLYPLOIDY; SIMULATION;

EID: 34248340059     PISSN: 02637863     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2006.11.008     Document Type: Article

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