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Introduction<br />

Problem Definition <strong>and</strong> Formulation<br />

Solution Methodology<br />

Conclusion<br />

References<br />

Branch <strong>and</strong> Price Algorithm<br />

Pricing Problem<br />

Branching<br />

Improving Branch <strong>and</strong> Price Algorithm<br />

Computational Results<br />

Initial Columns<br />

Solve<br />

Restricted Master Problem<br />

(RMP)<br />

Dual Variables<br />

Until no<br />

new column<br />

new columns<br />

Optimal Soln. of RMP=LOWER BD<br />

IP Soln. of RMP=UPPER BD.<br />

Solve<br />

Pricing Problem:<br />

Find columns<br />

with (−) reduced<br />

cost<br />

ROOT NODE<br />

If LP is not integral<br />

Branching<br />

MODIFIED RPM<br />

Constraints + Variable Fixing<br />

MODIFIED RPM<br />

Constraints + Variable Fixing<br />

Solve LP<br />

Solve<br />

MODIFIED<br />

Pricing Problem<br />

Solve LP<br />

Solve<br />

MODIFIED<br />

Pricing Problem<br />

Akça, Ralphs, Berger<br />

LRS PROBLEM

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