Publications 2025

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Ilmer, Quirin; Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert (online first): Slab assignment to non-identical reheat furnaces running in parallel mode.
  In: Journal of the Operational Research Society. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Kasper, Arno; Häussler, Stefan; Land, Martin; Teunter, Ruud (online first): Better Together or Divided Forever–Integrated or Hierarchical Material and Workload Control.
  In: Production and Operations Management. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Laflamme, Catherine; Doppler, Jörg; Palvolgyi, Bence; Dominka, Sven; Zsolt, Viharos; Häussler, Stefan (2025): Explainable reinforcement learning for powertrain control engineering.
  In: Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence 146, No. 110135. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2024

Contributions to Books / Journals

Proceedings Article

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  Fodor, Julian; Häussler, Stefan (2024): Stick to the Plan or Adjust Dynamically? Combining Order Release and Overtime Planning for Varying Demand and Process Uncertainty.
  In: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: Proceedings of the 2023 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), 10. - 13.12. San Antonio, TX, USA. Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)., ISBN 979-8-3503-6966-3, pp. 2100 - 2111. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Merkle, Florian; Blossey, Gregor; Häussler, Stefan; Schneckenreither, Manuel (2024): Reinforcement learning in autonomous multi-vehicle systems: A structured review.
  In: ICSCA '24: Proceedings of the 2024 13th International Conference on Software and Computer Applications. Feb. 1-3, 2024, Bali, Indonesia. New York: Association for Computing Machinery., ISBN 979-8-4007-0832-9, pp. 310 - 317. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2024

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Blossey, Gregor Co-author(s): Merkle, Florian; Häussler, Stefan; Schneckenreither, Manuel: Reinforcement Learning in Autonomous Multi- Vehicle Systems: A Structured Review.
  13th International Conference on Software and Computer Applications (ICSCA 2024), Bali Island, 2024-02-02. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan Co-author(s): Bachler, Sebastian; Momsen, Katharina; Stefan, Matthias: Do people willfully ignore decision support? Evidence from an online experiment.
  33rd European Conference on Operational Research (EURO 2024), Copenhagen, 2024-07-01. (Web link)
  
  

Guest Lectures

Guest Lecture

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan: Ordering Behavior in Capacitated Supply Chains: With and Without Horizontal Competition.
  Rijksuniversiteit Groningen / University of Groningen / Reichsuniversität Groningen, Groningen, 2024-11-13. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2023

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Häussler, Stefan; Neuner, Philipp; Thürer, Matthias (2023): Balancing earliness and tardiness within workload control order release: an assessment by simulation.
  In: Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal  35, pp. 487 - 508. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Thürer, Matthias; Fernandes, Nuno; Häussler, Stefan; Stevenson, Mark (2023): Dynamic planned lead times in production planning and control systems: does the lead time syndrome matter?
  In: International Journal of Production Research 61/4, pp. 1268 - 1282. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2023

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Fodor, Julian Co-author(s): Häussler, Stefan: Stick to the Plan or Adjust Dynamically? Combining Order Release and Overtime Planning for Varying Demand and Process Uncertainty.
  Winter Simulation Conference 2023, San Antonio, 2023-12-13. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2022

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Ghadimi, Foad; Aouam, Tarik; Häussler, Stefan; Uzsoy, Reha (2022): Integrated and hierarchical systems for coordinating order acceptance and release planning.
  In: European Journal of Operational Research 303/3, pp. 1277 - 1289. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Schneckenreither, Manuel; Häussler, Stefan; Peiro, Juanjo (2022): Average reward adjusted deep reinforcement learning for order release planning in manufacturing.
  In: Knowledge-Based Systems 247, No. 108765. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article

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  Ilmer, Quirin; Neuner, Philipp; Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert; Uzsoy, Reha (2022): Bringing Together what Belongs Together: Combining Optimization- and Rule-based Workload Control Concepts.
  In: Missbauer, Hubert; Tang, Ou: 22st International Working Seminar on Production Economics Innsbruck, Austria. February 21-25, 2022, online. Innsbruck: Eigenverlag - Universität Innsbruck., pp. 570 - 585.
  
  
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  Neuner, Philipp; Haeussler, Stefan; Fodor, Julian; Blossey, Gregor (2022): Putting a price tag on hot lots and expediting in semiconductor manufacturing.
  In: Feng, B; Pedrielli, G.; Peng, Y.; Shashaani, S.; Song, E.; Corlu, C.G.; Lee, L.H.; Chew, E.P.; Roeder, T.; Lendermann, P.: Proceedings of the 2022 Winter Simulation Conference. Singapore December 11 - 14, 2022. Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)., ISBN 978-1-6654-7661-4, pp. 3338 - 3348. (Web link)
  
  

Media Contributions

Article in Popular Magazine

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  Häussler, Stefan: Optimale Abläufe aus dem Computer.
  In: wissenswert - Magazin der Universität Innsbruck of 2022-12-01. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2022

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan; Schneckenreither, Manuel: Development and application of a specialized reinforcement learning algorithm in production planning and control systems.
  Workshop on “Deep reinforcement learning for dynamic decision problems in logistics and health care”, Heilbronn, 2022-09-28.
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Neuner, Philipp Co-author(s): Häussler, Stefan; Fodor, Julian; Blossey, Gregor: Putting a Price Tag on Hot Lots and Expediting in Semiconductor Manufacturing.
  Winter Simulation Conference 2022, Marina Bay Sands, 2022-12-12. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Neuner, Philipp Co-author(s): Ilmer, Quirin; Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert; Uzsoy, Reha: Bringing Together what Belongs Together: Combining Optimization- and Rule-based Workload Control Concepts.
  22th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, 2022-02-23. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2021

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Haeussler, Stefan; Stefan, Matthias; Schneckenreither, Manuel; Onay, Anita (2021): The Lead Time Updating Trap: Analyzing Human Behavior in Capacitated Supply Chains.
  In: International Journal of Production Economics 234, No. 108034. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Neuner, Philipp; Häussler, Stefan (2021): Rule based workload control im semiconductor manufacturing revisited.
  In: International Journal of Production Research 59/19, pp. 5972 - 5991. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Schneckenreither, Manuel; Häussler, Stefan; Gerhold, Christoph (2021): Order Release Planning with Predictive Lead Times: A Machine Learning Approach.
  In: International Journal of Production Research 59/11, pp. 3285 - 3303. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article

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  Schneckenreither, Manuel; Windmueller, Sebastian; Häussler, Stefan (2021): Smart Short Term Capacity Planning: A Reinforcement Learning Approach.
  In: Dolgui, A.; Bernard, A.; Lemoine, D.; von Cieminski, G.; Romero, D.: Advances in Production Management Systems. Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable and Resilient Production Systems. IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2021, Nantes, France, September 5–9, 2021, Proceedings, Part I. Dordrecht - Heidelberg - London - New York - Berlin: Springer (= IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, 630)., ISBN 978-3-030-85873-5, pp. 258 - 266. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2021

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan Co-author(s): Schneckenreither, Manuel; Windmueller, Sebastian: Smart short term capacity planning: A reinforcement learning approach.
  Advances in Production Management Systems (APMS) 2021 Conference, Nantes, 2021-09-07. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Ilmer, Quirin Co-author(s): Häussler, Stefan; Stefan, Matthias: The missing link in the bullwhip effect: The vicious cycle of the Lead Time Syndrome.
  1st Innsbruck Workshop on Behavioural Operations and Supply Chain Management, Innsbruck, online, 2021-07-02.
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Neuner, Philipp; Ilmer, Quirin Co-author(s): Häussler, Stefan; Hubert, Missbauer; Reha, Uzsoy: Bringing Together What Belongs Together: Combining Optimisation- and Rule-Based Workload Control Concepts.
  31st European Conference on Operational Research ((EURO 2021), Athen, 2021-07-13. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Quirin, Ilmer; Neuner, Philipp Co-author(s): Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert: Bringing Together What Belongs Together: Combining Optimisation- and Rule-Based Workload Control Concepts.
  1. Doktorandenworkshop der Wissenschaftlichen Kommission für Produktionswirtschaft, Berlin, 2021-03-19. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2020

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Häussler, Stefan; Netzer, Pia (2020): Comparison between rule- and optimization-based workload control concepts: a simulation optimization approach.
  In: International Journal of Production Research 58/12, pp. 3724 - 3743. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Häussler, Stefan; Stampfer, Christina; Missbauer, Hubert (2020): Comparison of two optimization based order release models with fixed and variable lead times.
  In: International Journal of Production Economics 227, No. 107682. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article

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  Netzer, Pia; Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert (2020): Integration of Order Acceptance into Optimization Based Order Release Models.
  In: Missbauer, Hubert; Ou, Tang: 21st International Working Seminar on Production Economics. Innsbruck, Austria, February 24-28 Feb., 2020. Innsbruck: Eigenverlag - Universität Innsbruck., pp. 114 - 129. (Web link)
  
  
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  Neuner, Philipp; Haeussler, Stefan; Ilmer, Quirin (2020): Periodic Workload Control: A Viable Alternative For Semiconductor Manufacturing.
  In: Bae, K.-H.; Feng, B.; Kim, S.; Lazarova-Molnar, S.; Zheng, Z.; Roeder, T.; Thiesing, R.: 2020 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC). Proceedings. 14th-18th Octover, Orlando (Virtual Conference). Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)., ISBN 978-1-7281-9499-8, pp. 1765 - 1776. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2020

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan: Integration of Order Acceptance into Optimization Based Order Release models.
  21st International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, 2020-02-25. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan Co-author(s): Ilmer, Quirin; Stefan, Matthias: Human Decision Making in Systems with Limited Capacity.
  1st virtual IFAC World Congress 2020, Berlin, 2020-07-13. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Neuner, Philipp Co-author(s): Haeussler, Stefan; Ilmer, Quirin: Periodic Workload Control: A Viable Alternative For Semiconductor Manufacturing.
  Winter Simulation Conference (WSC 2020, virtual), Orlando, 2020-12-15. (Web link)
  
  

Individual Lectures (professional development / knowledge transfer)

Lecture (Knowledge Transfer / Further Education)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan: Fragstellung trifft Analysemethode- Data Science Projekte in produzierenden KMUs.
  Standortagentur Tirol, Innsbruck, 2020-07-29. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2019

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Banken, V.; Ilmer, Q.; Seeber, I.; Häussler, S. (2019): A Method for Smart Idea Allocation in Crowd-Based Idea Selection.
  In: Decision Support Systems 124, No. 113072. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Journal Article (Proceedings Paper)

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  Häussler, Stefan; Schneckenreither, Manuel; Gerhold, Christoph (2019): Adaptive Order Release Planning with Dynamic Lead Times.
  In: IFAC-PapersOnLine 52/13, pp. 1890 - 1895. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  
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  Ilmer, Quirin; Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert (2019): Optimal Synchronization of the Hot Rolling Stage in Steel Production.
  In: IFAC-PapersOnLine 52/13, pp. 1615 - 1619. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article

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  Schneckenreither, Manuel; Häussler, Stefan (2019): Reinforcement Learning Methods for Operations Research Applications: The Order Release Problem.
  In: Nicosia, G.; Pardalos, P.; Giuffrida, G.; Umeton, R.; Sciacca, V.: Machine Learning, Optimization, and Data Science. 4th International Conference on Machine Learning, Optimization, and Data Science (LOD 2018). Volterra, Italy, September 13-16, 2018, Revised Selected Papers. Cham: Springer International Publishing (= Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 11331)., ISBN 978-3-030-13708-3, pp. 545 - 559. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2019

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan Co-author(s): Schneckenreither, Manuel; Gerhold, Christoph: Adaptive Order Release Planning with Dynamic Lead Times.
  9th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modeling, Management and Control, Berlin, 2019-08-30. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Ilmer, Quirin Co-author(s): Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert: Optimal Synchronization of the Hot Rolling Stage in Steel Production.
  9th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modeling, Management and Control, Berlin, 2019-08-29. (Web link)
  
  

Lecture at Summer-/Winterschool

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  Lecturer(s): Schneckenreither, Manuel Co-author(s): Haeussler, Stefan: Average reward reinforcement learning algorithm in production control.
  ISIR Summer School 2019, Leuven, 2019-08-30. (Web link)
  
  

Poster Presentation

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  Lecturer(s): Neuner, Philipp Co-author(s): Häussler, Stefan: Workload Control Mechanisms and Scheduling in Semiconductor Manufacturing Revisited.
  Winter Simulation Conference (WSC 2019): Simulation for Risk Management, Maryland, 2019-12-08. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2018

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Hutter, Thomas; Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert (2018): Successful Implementation of an Order Release Mechanism based on Workload Control: A Case Study of a Make-To-Stock Manufacturer.
  In: International Journal of Production Research 56/4, pp. 1565 - 1580. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article

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  Häussler, Stefan; Netzer, Pia (2018): Comparison between rule- and optimization based workload control concepts: A Simulation-based optimization approach.
  In: Grubbström, R. W.; Hinterhuber, H.; Lundquist, J.: Pre-Prints. 20th International Working Seminar on Production Economics. Innsbruck, Austria, February 19-23, 2018. Linköping: Linköpings Universitet / Universität Linköping / Linköping University., Vol. 4, pp. 37 - 48. (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article (Abstract)

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  Banken, V.; Ilmer, Q.; Seeber, I.; Häussler, S. (2018): A Method for Smart Idea Allocation in Crowd-Based Idea Selection.
  In: Book of Abstracts of the 16th International Open and User Innovation Conference. August 6-8, 2018, New York City. New York: New York University., pp. 15 - 16. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2018

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Banken, V. Co-author(s): Ilmer, Q.; Seeber, I.; Häussler, S.: A Method for Smart Idea Allocation in Crowd-Based Idea Selection.
  16th Annual International Open and User Innovation Conference, New York, 2018-08-07. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan Co-author(s): Netzer, P.: Comparison between Rule- and Optimization based Workload Control Concepts: A Simulation-based Optimization approach.
  20th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, 2018-02-23. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Schneckenreither, Manuel Co-author(s): Häussler, Stefan: Reinforcement Learning Methods for Operations Research Applications: The Order Release Problem.
  4th International Conference on Machine Learning, Optimization and Data Sciene (LOD 2018), Volterra, 2018-09-13. (Web link)
  
  

Guest Lectures

Guest Lecture

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan: Boon and Bane of Big Data for Lead Time Managment.
  University of North Carolina, North Carolina, 2018-09-21.
  
  

Lectures 2017

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan: Comparison between Rule- and Optimization based Workload Control Concepts.
  International Conference on Operations Research (OR 2017), Berlin, 2017-09-06.
  
  

Lectures 2016

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan Co-author(s): Hutter, Thomas; Missbauer, Hubert: Successful Implementation of an Order Release Mechanism based on Workload Control: A Case Study of make-to-stock manufacturer.
  19th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, 2016-02-24. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2015

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, S.: Integration of Order Acceptance Decisions into Optimization-Based Order Release Models.
  CORS-INFORMS 2015 Joint International Meeting, Montreal, 2015-06-15. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Klotz, A. Co-author(s): Häussler, S.; Missbauer, H.: An Experimental Analysis of the Lead Time Syndrome.
  CORS-INFORMS 2015 Joint International Meeting, Montreal, 2015-06-17. (Web link)
  
  

Publications 2014

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)

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  Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert (2014): Empirical validation of meta-models of work centres in order release planning.
  In: International Journal of Production Economics 149, pp. 102 - 116. (DOI) (Web link)
  
  

Proceedings Article

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  Stampfer, Christina; Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert (2014): The Impact of foreknowledge of demand in case of optimization based order release mechanisms in workload control: A simulation study based on a make-to-order manufacturer.
  In: Grubbström, R.; Hinterhuber, H.: Pre-Prints. 18th International Working Seminar on Production Economics. February 24-28, 2014. Innsbruck: Eigenverlag - Universität Innsbruck., Vol. 1, pp. 427 - 440. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2014

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Stampfer, Christina Co-author(s): Missbauer, Hubert; Häussler, Stefan: The impact of foreknowledge of demand in case of optimization based order release mechanisms in workload control: A simulation study based on a make-to-order manufacturer.
  18th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, 2014-02-25. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2013

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan Co-author(s): Pürgstaller, Peter; Missbauer, Hubert: Comparison of two optimization based order release mechanisms in workload control: A simulation study of a MTO manufacturer.
  EURO - INFORMS Joint International Meeting, Rom, 2013-07-02. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Stampfer, Christina Co-author(s): Häussler, Stefan; Missbauer, Hubert: The impact of foreknowledge of demand in case of optimization based order release mechanisms in workload control: A simulation study based on a make to order manufacturer.
  EURO - INFORMS Joint International Meeting, Rom, 2013-07-02. (Web link)
  
  

Lectures 2012

Presentations at Conferences, Symposia, etc.

Conference Lecture (Upon Registration)

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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan Co-author(s): Missbauer, Hubert: Empirical validation of meta-models of work centres in order release planning.
  17th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, 2012-02-21. (Web link)
  
  
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  Lecturer(s): Häussler, Stefan Co-author(s): Pürgstaller, Peter; Missbauer, Hubert: Comparison of two optimization based order release mechanisms in workload control: A simulation study based on a MTO manufacturer.
  3rd Young Academics' Management Science (YAMS) Workshop 2012, Graz, 2012-12-08. (Web link)