Abstract:We study the problem to simultaneously decide on the structures and the schedules for an entire portfolio of flexible projects. The projects are flexible as alternative technologies and procedures can be used to achieve the respective project task. The choice between different technologies and procedures affects the activities to be implemented and thus the precedence relations, i.e., the structure of the project. The different projects have given due dates with specific delay payments and compete for scarce r… Show more
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