A simple dual ascent algorithm for the multilevel facility location problem

Adriana Bumb, Walter Kern

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Abstract

We present a simple dual ascent method for the multilevel facility location problem which finds a solution within 6 times the optimum for the uncapacitated case and within 12 times the optimum for the capacitated one. The algorithm is deterministic and based on the primal-dual technique.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationApproximation, Randomization, and Combinatorial Optimization
Subtitle of host publicationAlgorithms and Techniques - 4th International Workshop on Approximation, Algorithms for Combinatorial Optimization Problems, APPROX 2001 and 5th International Workshop on Randomization and Approximation Techniques in Computer Science, RANDOM 2001, Proceedings
EditorsLuca Trevisan, Klaus Jansen, Michel Goemans, Jose D. P. Rolim
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages55-63
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)3540424709
StatePublished - 2015
Event4th International Workshop on Approximation Algorithms for Combinatorial Optimization Problems, APPROX 2001 and 5th International Workshop on Randomization and Approximation Techniques in Computer Science, RANDOM 2001 - Berkeley, United States
Duration: 18 Aug 200120 Aug 2001

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume2129
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference4th International Workshop on Approximation Algorithms for Combinatorial Optimization Problems, APPROX 2001 and 5th International Workshop on Randomization and Approximation Techniques in Computer Science, RANDOM 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBerkeley
Period18/08/0120/08/01

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