Abstract
Abstract This paper deals with the scheduling of batch processes that share common resources having consumption profiles that change over time and are subjected to some global constraints. In order to approach the problem, the formulation mixes three different time basis. Scheduling is performed in continuous time, but the description of the shared resources and the global constraints uses discrete values. The method is applied to a challenging problem in a tuna canning factory that mixes continuous flows of cans with the batch operation of a set of sterilizers sharing the steam supply line.
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