Abstract: Cellular automata are mathematical models for systems that consist of large numbers of simple identical components with local interactions. The simple components act together to produce ...

There is a moment that nearly every operations-focused business owner knows well. Deadlines begin to compress. Orders are stacking up. A key client is growing impatient. The pressure inside the ...

Abstract: Two-echelon distribution networks significantly enhance the delivery speed and reduce the distribution cost. Recent years have seen a growing trend in applying the reinforcement learning ...

The Spurs face an uphill battle in the 2026 NBA Finals. San Antonio has held double-digit leads in both games of the Finals against the Knicks—a 14-point lead in Game 1 and a 12-point lead in Game ...

In April this year, Cheng Li-wun, the chairwoman of Taiwan's largest opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT), traveled to mainland China and met with President Xi Jinping. The visit drew widespread ...