Fikri Karaesmen's Research Page
My main research interests are in the design and analysis of supply chains and service systems using stochastic models.
The list below contains electronic versions (pdf files) of my current working papers as well as some of my earlier publications.
· Patents
Aksin O.Z., Cakan N., F. Karaesmen
and. E.L. Ormeci, Flexibility
Structure and Capacity Design with Human Resource Considerations, September
2008.
Jemai, Z. and F. Karaesmen, A note on the influence of variability in make-to-stock queues, 2003
Aksin O.Z. and F. Karaesmen, "Designing
Flexibility: Characterizing the Value of Cross-Training Practices",
2002
F. Karaesmen, F. Van der Duyn Schouten, L. Van Wassenhove,
"Dedication versus Flexibility in Field
Service Operations", 1998.
Karaesmen
F., F. Avram, and S.M. Gupta, "Service Control in a Finite Buffered
Queue with Multiple Service Rates", 1997.
Cil E.B., F. Karaesmen and L. Ormeci, Dynamic Pricing and Scheduling in a
Multi-Class Single-Server Queueing System , to appear in Queueing Systems, 2011.
Aydin S., Y. Akcay, and F. Karaesmen, On the Structural Properties of a Discrete-Time
Single-Product Revenue Management Problem, Operations Research Letters, Vol. 37, pp. 273-279, 2009.
Cil. E.B, E.L. Ormeci and F. Karaesmen, "Effects
of System Parameters on the Optimal Policy Structure in a Class of Queueing Control Problems" , Queueing Systems, Vol. 61, pp. 273-304,
2009.
Gayon, J.-P., F. de Véricourt, and F. Karaesmen, "Stock
Rationing in an M/Er/1 Multi-class Make-to-Stock
Queue with Backorders", IIE Transactions,
Vol. 41 pp. 1096-1109, 2009.
Yucel E., F. Karaesmen, F.S. Salman, M. Turkay, "Optimizing
Product Assortment under Customer-Driven Demand Substitution", European
Journal of Operational Research, Vol.199, pp. 759-768,2009.
Gayon J.-P.,
I. Talay, F. Karaesmen, and
E.L. Ormeci, Dynamic Pricing and Replenishment in a
Production/Inventory System with Markov-Modulated Demand, Probability
in the Engineering and Informational Sciences, Vol. 23, pp. 205-230, 2009.
Ozler A., B. Tan and F. Karaesmen, "Multi-Product
Newsvendor Problem with Value-at-Risk Considerations", International
Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 117, pp. 244-255, 2009
Agrali S., B. Tan and F. Karaesmen, Modeling and
Analysis of an Auction-Based Logistics Market, European Journal of
Operational Research, Vol. 191, pp. 272-294, 2008.
M.S. Aguir, O.Z. Aksin, F. Karaesmen and Y. Dallery, "On the
Interaction Between Retrials and Sizing of Call
Centers", European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 191,
pp. 398-408, 2008
Uckun C., F. Karaesmen, and S. Savas, Investment in Improved Inventory Accuracy in a
Decentralized Supply Chain, International Journal of Production
Economics, Vol. 113, pp. 546-566, 2008.
Aksin O.Z., F. de Véricourt, and F. Karaesmen, Call Center Outsourcing Contract Design and Choice, Management Science, Vol. 54, pp. 354-368 , 2008.
Cil E.B., E.L. Ormeci, and F. Karaesmen, Structural Results on a Batch Acceptance Problem, Mathematical Methods in Operations Research, Vol. 66, pp. 263-274, 2007.
Wijngaard J. and F. Karaesmen, "On the Optimality of Order Base-Stock Policies in Case of Advance Demand Information in Combination with a Restricted Capacity", Vol. 29, pp. 643-660, OR Spectrum, 2007.
Aksin O.Z. and F. Karaesmen, “Characterizing the Performance of Process Flexibility Structures”, Operations Research Letters, Vol. 35, pp. 477-484, 2007.
Gurkan G., F. Karaesmen, and O. Ozdemir, "Optimal Threshold Levels in Stochastic Fluid Models via Simulation-Based Optimization", Discrete Event Dynamic Systems, Vol. 17, pp. 53-97, 2007.
Jemai Z. and F. Karaesmen, "Decentralized Inventory Control in a Two-Stage Capacitated Supply Chain", IIE Transactions, Vol. 39, pp. 501-512, 2007.
Saharidis G., Y. Dallery and F. Karaesmen, "Centralized versus Decentralized Production Planning", RAIRO - Recherche Operationnelle-Operations Research, Vol.: 40, pp. 113-128, 2006.
Yildirim I., B. Tan and F. Karaesmen, A Multi-period Stochastic Production and Sourcing Problem with Service Level Constraints, OR Spectrum, Vol. 27, pp. 471-489, 2005.
Jemai, Z. and F. Karaesmen, "The
Influence of Demand Variability on the Performance of a Make-to-Stock
Queue", European Journal of Operational
Research, Vol. 164, pp. 195-205, 2005.
Aguir
M.S., F. Karaesmen, O. Z. Aksin,
and F. Chauvet,
"The Impact of Retrials on Call Center Performance", OR
Spectrum, Vol. 26, pp. 353-376, 2004.
Karaesmen F., G. Liberopoulos and Y. Dallery, "The
Value of Advance Demand Information in Production/Inventory Systems" Annals of Operations Research, Vol.
126, pp.135-157, 2004.
de Véricourt F., F. Karaesmen and Y.
Dallery, ``Optimal
Stock Allocation for a Capacitated Supply System'', Management Science,
Vol. 48, pp. 1486-1501, 2002.
Karaesmen F., J.A. Buzacott and Y. Dallery,
``Integrating Advance Order Information in
Make-to-Stock Production Systems'', IIE Transactions, Vol. 34, No.
8, pp. 649-662, 2002.
de Véricourt F., F. Karaesmen and Y.
Dallery, ``Assessing
the Benefits of Different Stock-Allocation Policies for a Make-to-Stock
Production System'', Manufacturing & Service Operations Management,
Vol.3, pp. 105-121, 2001.
A. Matta, T.Tolio,
F. Karaesmen and Y. Dallery,
``An Integrated
Approach for the Configuration of Automated Manufacturing Systems'', Robotics
and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 17, pp. 19-26, 2001.
de Véricourt F., F. Karaesmen and Y.
Dallery, ``Dynamic Scheduling in a Make-to-Stock
System: A Partial Characterization of Optimal Policies'', Operations
Research, Vol. 48, pp. 811-819, 2000.
Matta A., T.Tolio, F.Karaesmen and Y. Dallery, ``A New System
Architecture Compared with Conventional Production System Architectures'', International
Journal of Production Research, Vol. 38, pp. 4159-4169, 2000.
Karaesmen, F. and Y. Dallery, ``A Performance Comparison of Pull Type Control
Mechanisms for Multi- Stage Production Control'', International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 68, pp.
59-71, 2000.
Karaesmen, F. and S.M. Gupta, ``Service Control in a Finite Buffered Queue with
Holding and Setup Costs'', Transactions on Operational Research, Vol.
10, No. 1, 19-41, 1998.
Karaesmen,F. and S.M. Gupta, ``Control of Arrivals
in a Finite Buffered Queue with Setup Costs'', Journal of the
Operational Research Society, Vol. 48, pp. 1113-1122, 1997.
Karaesmen, F. and S.M. Gupta,
``Duality Relations for Queues with Arrival and Service Control'', Computers
and Operations Research, Vol. 24, pp. 529-538, 1997.
Avram F. and F. Karaesmen, ``A Method for Computing Optimal Double Band
Policies for Switching Between Two Diffusions'', Probability in the
Engineering and Informational Sciences, Vol. 10, pp. 569-590, 1996.
Karaesmen F. and S.M. Gupta, ``The
Finite Capacity GI/M/1 Queue with Server Vacations'', Journal of the
Operational Research Society, Vol. 47, pp. 817-828, 1996.
Gupta S.M. and F. Karaesmen, ``Solution to
Complex Queueing Systems: A Spreadsheet Approach'', Performance
Evaluation Review, Vol. 21, pp. 33-46, 1994.
Aksin O.Z., F. Karaesmen, and E. L. Ormeci, A Review of Workforce Cross-Training in Call Centers from an Operations Management Perspective, in Workforce Cross Training Handbook, D. Nembhard (ed.), CRC Press LLC, 2007 pp. 211-240.
Karaesmen, F., Liberopoulos, G. and Dallery, Y. "Production/Inventory Control with Advance Demand Information" in J.G. Shanthikumar, D.D. Yao and W.H.M. Zijm (eds.) Stochastic Modelling and Optimization of Manufacturing Systems and Supply Chains, International Series in Operations Research and Management Science, Vol. 63, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, MA, (2003), pp. 243-270.
Conference Proceedings
Cil E.B.,
Karaesmen F., and Örmeci
E.L., Sensitivity
Analysis on a Dynamic Pricing Problem of an M/M/c Queueing
System, 12th
IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing (INCOM), 2006. (Technical Appendix)
Örmeci, E.L., Gayon, J.P., Talay I., and Karaesmen F., Optimal Policies under
Different Pricing Strategies in a Production System with Markov-Modulated
Demand, System Modeling and Optimization - Proceedings of 22nd
IFIP TC 7 Conference, eds. Ceragioli, F.,
Dontchev, A., Furuta, H., Marti, K. Pandolfi L., 239-250, 2006
Gayon, J.-P., F. de Véricourt, and F. Karaesmen, "Stock Rationing in an M/Ek/1 Make-to-Stock Queue with Backorders",
Proceedings of the MSOM Conference, Evanston, IL, USA, June 2005.
Aksin O.Z., F. Karaesmen, and L. Ormeci, On the Interaction Between Resource Flexibility and Flexibility Structures,
Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on "Analysis of
Manufacturing Systems - Production Management", Zakynthos,
Greece, May 2005
Z. Jemai, K. Hadj Youssef, F. Karaesmen,
"Etude de l’information avancée avec fenêtres de temps", MOSIM04, Fifth
conference francophone de modelisation
et optimisation", August
2004, Nantes, France
Z. Jemai and F. Karaesmen, L'influence de la décentralisation sur la performance d'une
chaîne logistique à deux étages, MOSIM03 Fourth conference francophone de modelisation
et optimisation, April , 2003, Toulouse, France
S. Aguir, F. Karaesmen, Z. Aksin and F.
Chauvet, Analyse
du problème des rappels et dimensionnement dans un centre d'appels,
MOSIM03 Fourth conference
francophone de modelisation et optimisation, April 2003 , Toulouse, France
E. Sahin, Y. Dallery and F. Karaesmen, Définition de règles de pilotage pour un système dont les
données stock sont imprécises, MOSIM03 Fourth conference francophone de modelisation
et optimisation, April , 2003, Toulouse, France
Karaesmen, F., "Inventory Systems with Advance
Demand Information and Random Replenishment Times", Fourth Aegean
International Conference on 'Analysis of Manufacturing Systems', Pages:87-92 ,
July , 2003, Samos Greece,
G. Saharidis, Y. Dallery and F. Karaesmen, Centralized versus Decentralized Production
Planning in Supply Chains, Fourth Aegean International Conference on 'Analysis
of Manufacturing Systems', Pages:151-160 , July , 2003, Samos – Greece.
Karaesmen F., J.A. Buzacott and Y.Dallery,
``Production Coordination and Control with Advance Information on Customer
Orders'', in Proceedings of the MSOM
Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, June 2000.
de Véricourt F., F. Karaesmen and Y.
Dallery, ``Dynamic Stock Rationing in a Make-to-Stock
Queue: Optimal Policies and Some Implications on Delayed Differentiation ``, in
Proceedings of the MSOM Conference, Ann Arbor,
MI, USA, June 2000.
de Véricourt F., F. Karaesmen and Y.
Dallery, ``Some Results on the Optimal Scheduling of
a Single-Machine Multi-Product Pull System ``, in Proceedings of the
European Control Conference, Karlsruhe, Germany,
September 1999.
Karaesmen F., J.A. Buzacott and Y.Dallery,
``Pull Type Control Mechanisms and Advance Information on Customer Orders'', in
Proceedings of the Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing 99
Conference, Tilburg, Netherlands, June 1999
Karaesmen F., J.A. Buzacott and Y. Dallery,
``Integrating Advance Information in Pull Type Control Mechanisms for
Multi-Stage Manufacturing'',in
Proceedings of the Second International Aegean Workshop on the `Analysis and Modeling of Manufacturing Systems, Tinos,
Greece, May 1999
Gurkan G. and F. Karaesmen, ``Computation of Optimal Flow Control Policies
of a Manufacturing System
with Multiple
Production Rates'', in Proceedings of the Second International Aegean
Workshop on the `Analysis and Modeling of
Manufacturing Systems, Tinos, Greece, May 1999
Karaesmen F. and S.M. Gupta, ``A Review of Continuous vs. Periodic Review of
Order Levels to Control a Make-to-Order Production System'', in Proceedings
of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Providence, RI, USA,
March 1995.
Karaesmen F. and S.M. Gupta, ``On the Cycle Time Distribution of a Closed Loop
Type Manufacturing Flow Line'', in the Proceedings of the 6th International
Machine Design and Production Conference, Ankara, Turkey, September 1994.
M. Salah Aguir, F. Chauvet, Y.
Dallery, F. Karaesmen, Rabie
M. Nait-Abdallah, T. Prat, "Solution for estimating
expected waiting times in a
call center" ( "Solution pour l'estimation du temps d'attente moyen
dans un centre d'appels"), French Patent (Brevet français), Institut
National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI), February 4th, 2003, 03/01270.
M. Salah Aguir, F. Chauvet, Y.
Dallery, F. Karaesmen, Rabie
M. Nait-Abdallah, T. Prat, "Solution for estimating
waiting time intervals
in a call center in order to announce
customers" ( "Solution pour l'estimation
avec intervalle de confiance du temps d'attente en vue de l'annoncer au
client"), French Patent (Brevet français), Institut National
de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI), December 4th, 2003, 03/50965.