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LLM automates operator ensemble for scheduling problem

Researchers have developed a novel approach to enhance the Iterated Greedy (IG) algorithm for solving the complex permutation flow shop scheduling problem (PFSP). This new method, IG-DOE, utilizes a Destruction Operator Ensemble (DOE) to improve exploration and prevent search stagnation. A key innovation is the SCOE framework, which employs a large language model (LLM) to automatically construct this DOE, reducing the need for manual operator design. Experiments on challenging benchmarks and real-world data demonstrate that the LLM-evolved DOE generalizes effectively to unseen instances and outperforms existing state-of-the-art algorithms. AI

IMPACT LLM-driven automation of complex optimization tasks could streamline industrial processes and improve efficiency.

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  1. arXiv cs.NE (Neural & Evolutionary) TIER_1 English(EN) · Ke Tang ·

    Large Language Model-Driven Cooperative Operator Ensemble Evolution for Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling

    The permutation flow shop scheduling problem (PFSP) is a classical NP-hard combinatorial optimization problem in intelligent manufacturing. In practice, PFSP is commonly addressed using metaheuristic algorithms, among which the iterated greedy (IG) algorithm is widely adopted due…

  2. arXiv cs.NE (Neural & Evolutionary) TIER_1 English(EN) · Ke Tang ·

    Large Language Model-Driven Cooperative Operator Ensemble Evolution for Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling

    The permutation flow shop scheduling problem (PFSP) is a classical NP-hard combinatorial optimization problem in intelligent manufacturing. In practice, PFSP is commonly addressed using metaheuristic algorithms, among which the iterated greedy (IG) algorithm is widely adopted due…