Genetic algorithm for collaboration cost optimization-oriented partner selection in virtual enterprises

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 47, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 859-881

  Wang, Z J ^a   Xu, X F ^a   Zhan, D C ^a  

^a HARBIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (China)

Author keywords

Collaboration cost; Collaboration pattern; Genetic algorithm; Partner selection; Virtual enterprise

Indexed keywords

COSTS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; OPTIMIZATION; VIRTUAL CORPORATION;

ALGORITHM SOLUTIONS; COLLABORATION COST; COLLABORATION PATTERN; COLLABORATION PATTERNS; COST OPTIMIZATIONS; EVALUATION METRICS; PARTNER SELECTION; PARTNER SELECTIONS; PERFORMANCE INDICATORS; TIME EFFICIENCIES; VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE; VIRTUAL ENTERPRISES;

COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS;

EID: 57049113826     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207540701528743     Document Type: Article

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