Early tardy scheduling

Solves a scheduling problem by applying logical constraints, piecewise linear functions, and aggressive MIP emphasis.

Describing the problem
Describes the problem to solve in the application.
Understanding the data file
Describes the data of the problem.
Reading the data
Shows how to read data from a file to fill matrices in the model.
Creating variables
Identifies unknowns of the problem.
Stating precedence constraints
Shows syntax of precedence constraints for this model.
Stating resource constraints
Shows syntax of resource constraints for this model.
Representing the piecewise linear cost function
Shows the earliness-tardiness cost function as a piecewise linear function.
Transforming the problem
Explains what CPLEX extracts.
Solving the problem
Highlights MIP emphasis and solution polishing parameters; tells where to find the application.

Parent topic: Discrete optimization