Robust Predictive-Reactive Scheduling: An Information-Based Decision Tree Model

Tom Portoleau, Christian Artigues, Romain Guillaume

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Abstract

In this paper we introduce a proactive-reactive approach to deal with uncertain scheduling problems. The method constructs a robust decision tree for a decision maker that is reusable as long as the problem parameters remain in the uncertainty set. At each node of the tree we assume that the scheduler has access to some knowledge about the ongoing scenario, reducing the level of uncertainty and allowing the computation of less conservative solutions with robustness guarantees. However, obtaining information on the uncertain parameters can be costly and frequent rescheduling can be disturbing. We first formally define the robust decision tree and the information refining concepts in the context of uncertainty scenarios. Then we propose algorithms to build such a tree. Finally, focusing on a simple single machine scheduling problem, we provide experimental comparisons highlighting the potential of the decision tree approach compared with reactive algorithms for obtaining more robust solutions with fewer information updates and schedule changes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInformation Processing and Management of Uncertainty in Knowledge-Based Systems - 18th International Conference, IPMU 2020, Proceedings
EditorsMarie-Jeanne Lesot, Susana Vieira, Marek Z. Reformat, João Paulo Carvalho, Anna Wilbik, Bernadette Bouchon-Meunier, Ronald R. Yager
PublisherSpringer
Pages479-492
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)9783030501525
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event18th International Conference on Information Processing and Management of Uncertainty in Knowledge-Based Systems, IPMU 2020 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 15 Jun 202019 Jun 2020

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume1239 CCIS
ISSN (Print)1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)1865-0937

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Information Processing and Management of Uncertainty in Knowledge-Based Systems, IPMU 2020
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period15/06/2019/06/20

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