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Predicting the Solution Time for Optimization Problems Using Machine Learning Case of Job Shop Scheduling Problem

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Abstract

In organizations that use optimization and other computerrelated problem-solving techniques, a better understanding of the required computational time is essential for efficient decision-making and resource allocation which also directly affects productivity and operational effectiveness. This study proposes the application of various Machine Learning (ML) methods to predict the computation time needed to solve job shop problems. Specifically, we implemented 11 ML models, including the Deep Neural Network (DNN), which delivered the most accurate results. The proposed approach involves utilizing a DNN algorithm to predict computation time for Integer Programming (IP) job shop problems, trained on synthetically generated data that indicate the gap-time correlation in a branch and bound tree. The developed model in this study estimates the total computation time with an accuracy of 92%. The model development process involves collecting data from a set of solved problems using the branch and bound method and training the ML models to estimate the computational time required to reach the optimal solution in unsolved similar problems.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOptimization, Learning Algorithms and Applications - 3rd International Conference, OL2A 2023, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsAna I. Pereira, Florbela P. Fernandes, Joao P. Coelho, Armando Mendes, Maria F. Pacheco, Jose Lima
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages450-465
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)9783031530241
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event3rd International Conference on Optimization, Learning Algorithms and Applications, OL2A 2023 - Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Duration: Sep 27 2023Sep 29 2023

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume1981 CCIS
ISSN (Print)1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)1865-0937

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Optimization, Learning Algorithms and Applications, OL2A 2023
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPonta Delgada
Period9/27/239/29/23

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Computer Science
  • General Mathematics

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