Algorithm allocates perishable resources online to minimize envy and inefficiency.
problem Online allocation of perishable resources to minimize envy and inefficiency.
method Algorithm uses predictions of perishing order and desired envy bound to adaptively allocate resources.
result Algorithm achieves optimal envy-efficiency trade-off as derived from strong lower bounds.
New theory shows perishable goods markets are more stable and efficient.
problem Lower stability and efficiency of markets for re-tradable assets compared to perishable goods.
method Reformulation of no-trade and no-arbitrage theorems in neoclassical finance.
result Perishable goods markets exhibit higher stability and efficiency.
Study finds inventory inaccuracies are linked to store activity and product perishability.
problem Inventory record inaccuracy in grocery retailing environments.
method Analysis of 24,000 SKUs across 11 stores, field quasi-experiment on audits.
result Inventory audits can boost sales by 11%, especially for perishable items.
Model analyzes competitive pricing strategies in large markets of perishable products.
problem Maximizing profits in a competitive market of perishable products.
method Mean-field competition model, Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation, iterative numerical algorithm.
result Properties of equilibrium pricing strategies and market dynamics.
Study optimizes pricing under uncertainty and capacity constraints.
problem Optimizing pricing decisions under demand uncertainty and capacity constraints.
method Analyzes linear demand, stochastic noise, and finite capacity; uses certified demand forecasts and control variates.
result Certified demand forecasts reduce regret from O ( T ) O(\sqrt{T}) O ( T ) to O ( log T ) O(\log T) O ( log T ) under certain conditions. We study an infinite-horizon optimal investment, consumption and insurance problem for an economic agent who consumes a perishable and a durable good. The agent trades in a risk-free asset, a risky asset, and a durable good whose price follows a correlated diffusion, while the stock of the durable good depreciates dete…
Paper applies RL to optimize inventory management across multiple products and nodes.
problem Optimizing inventory management for a large number of products with shared capacity in a multi-node supply chain.
method Novel multi-agent hierarchical reinforcement learning framework with A2C algorithm and quantised action spaces.
result The approach optimizes for maximizing product sales and minimizing wastage of perishable products.
Generalising the idea of the classical EM algorithm that is widely used for computing maximum likelihood estimates, we propose an EM-Control (EM-C) algorithm for solving multi-period finite time horizon stochastic control problems. The new algorithm sequentially updates the control policies in each time period using Mo…
Optimistic pricing algorithm handles online dynamic pricing with censored demand.
problem Online dynamic pricing with censoring of potential demand.
method Optimistic estimates of derivatives for pricing algorithm.
result Achieves i l d e O ( T ) ilde{O}(\sqrt{T}) i l d e O ( T ) optimal regret against adversarial inventory series. MaxCOSD algorithm tackles non-i.i.d. demands and stateful dynamics in online inventory control.
problem Managing inventory with non-i.i.d. demands and stateful dynamics.
method MaxCOSD, an online algorithm with provable guarantees for non-degeneracy assumptions.
result MaxCOSD achieves optimal performance for non-i.i.d. demands and stateful dynamics.
This paper proposes a decentralized reinforcement learning method for multi-agent resource allocation.
problem Allocating heterogeneous resources among multiple agents in a decentralized manner.
method Liquid-Graph-Time Clustering-IPPO, integrating dynamic cluster consensus.
result LGTC-IPPO achieves more stable rewards, better coordination, and robust performance.
New models improve morpheme segmentation in low-resource languages.
problem Improving morpheme segmentation in low-resource languages.
method Two new models: LSTM pointer-generator and sequence-to-sequence with hard monotonic attention.
result Novel models outperform existing ones by up to 11.4% accuracy in low-resource settings.
A new algorithm for resource-aware multi-armed bandits minimizes regret.
problem Optimizing resource usage in a multi-armed bandit problem with censored observations.
method UCB-inspired online learning algorithm with theoretical regret analysis.
result The proposed algorithm outperforms standard multi-armed bandit algorithms in simulations.
Optimal resource allocation in censored semi-bandits with unknown thresholds.
problem Sequential resource allocation with unknown thresholds and hidden parameters.
method Established equivalence to MP-MAB and Combinatorial Semi-Bandits, derived optimal algorithms.
result Validated performance of proposed algorithms on synthetic data.
In financial markets valuable information is rarely circulated homogeneously, because of time required for information to spread. However, advances in communication technology means that the 'lifetime' of important information is typically short. Hence, viewed as a tradable asset, information shares the characteristics…
PePR scores assess DL model performance per resource unit, promoting smaller, more efficient models.
problem Limited access to large-scale resources hinders medical image analysis research.
method Introduced PePR score to measure DL model performance per resource unit.
result Small-scale, specialized models outperform large-scale models in resource-constrained settings.
Method learns software resource usage from snapshots.
problem Challenges in learning time-varying, correlated resource usage.
method Graph structured Schrödinger bridge problem for nonparametric learning.
result Predicts most-likely resource distributions.
Proposes a new framework for resource-limited recommendation.
problem Resource constraints affect user choices in recommendation tasks.
method Interest-behavior multiplicative network with MRRNNs and resource-limited branch.
result Framework effectively predicts user interactions considering resource limitations.
Paper tackles pandemic resource allocation challenges.
problem Shortages of medical resources during pandemics.
method Risk management approach, focusing on spatio-temporal competitions.
result New strategies for optimal stockpiling and allocation balancing resource competition.
PASHA optimizes model tuning for large datasets with limited resources.
problem Expensive HPO and NAS for large datasets.
method Dynamic resource allocation approach.
result Significantly reduces computational resources while maintaining performance.
Study resource allocation strategies in sequential decisions with unknown rewards.
problem Sequential resource allocation with unknown rewards.
method Design combinatorial multi-armed bandit algorithms for discrete or continuous budgets.
result Prove algorithms achieve logarithmic cumulative regret under semi-bandit feedback.
This paper presents an assessment of global economic energy potentials for all major natural energy resources. This work is based on both an extensive literature review and calculations using natural resource assessment data. Economic potentials are presented in the form of cost-supply curves, in terms of energy flows …
Generative profiling improves real-time task timing for varied resource contexts.
problem Inaccurate task timing analysis for complex hardware architectures.
method Nonparametric, conditional multi-marginal Schrödinger Bridge (MSB) formulation for synthesizing context-dependent timing profiles.
result Maximum likelihood accurate execution profiles for unseen resource contexts.
Paper tackles non-monotonic resource utilization in sequential decision-making.
problem Sequential decision-making under uncertainty with resource constraints.
method Introduces a new MDP policy with constant regret against LP relaxation.
result Develops a learning algorithm with logarithmic regret for unknown outcome distributions.
New loss function reduces outage probability in ML-assisted resource allocation.
problem Minimizing outage probability in ML-assisted resource allocation systems.
method Developed a novel loss function and trained an ML model to address the outage probability challenge.
result Exact and asymptotic expressions for the system's outage probability were established.
Deep learning enhances water resources management through data analysis.
problem Data volume and variety in water resources management.
method Systematic review of deep learning applications in hydrology and water resources.
result Deep learning improves water resources monitoring, prediction, and classification.
Sequence-to-sequence models predict resource usage for co-scheduled jobs in data centers.
problem Challenges in co-scheduling jobs due to resource interference and inefficiencies.
method Sequence-to-sequence models based on recurrent neural networks for workload interference prediction.
result Models accurately forecast resource usage trends from job profiles, improving scheduling decisions.
We consider multilingual bottleneck features (BNFs) for nearly zero-resource keyword spotting. This forms part of a United Nations effort using keyword spotting to support humanitarian relief programmes in parts of Africa where languages are severely under-resourced. We use 1920 isolated keywords (40 types, 34 minutes)…
Unified formula for arbitrary liquidity operations in weighted AMMs
problem Decentralized resource allocation in intelligent transportation systems
method Weighted invariant adapted from Balancer-type AMMs
result Unified formula for four resource allocation operations
This paper optimizes revenue and resource balance in network revenue management.
problem Maximizing revenue while ensuring fair resource consumption across different suppliers.
method Introduces a regularized revenue objective and a primal-dual UCB algorithm for continuous prices and balancing.
result Achieves a worst-case regret of O ~ ( N 5 / 2 T ) \widetilde O(N^{5/2}\sqrt{T}) O ( N 5/2 T ) for revenue maximization and balancing. As deep neural network (NN) methods have matured, there has been increasing interest in deploying NN solutions to "edge computing" platforms such as mobile phones or embedded controllers. These platforms are often resource-constrained, especially in energy storage and power, but state-of-the-art NN architectures are de…
Caratheodory's axiom limits arbitrage in resource-limited systems.
problem Non-arbitrage constraints in resource-limited financial systems.
method Preserving Caratheodory's axiom in resource-limited systems.
result Exponential family is the necessary geometric structure for both thermodynamics and finance.
Study introduces KorFinMTEB for Korean financial texts, revealing model limitations.
problem Limited evaluation benchmarks for low-resource domains, especially Korean.
method Developed KorFinMTEB, a tailored benchmark for Korean financial texts.
result Models perform better on translated benchmarks than on domain-specific ones.
Meta-DRL improves resource allocation in O-RAN networks.
problem Dynamic resource allocation in O-RAN networks.
method Meta Deep Reinforcement Learning (Meta-DRL) inspired by MAML.
result 19.8% improvement in network management performance.
Review of efficient neural networks for TinyML on resource-constrained devices.
problem Resource constraints on ultra-low power MCUs for deep learning models.
method Model compression, quantization, low-rank factorization, model pruning, hardware acceleration, algorithm-architecture co-design.
result Optimized neural network architectures for minimal resource utilization on MCUs.
In urban environments, supply resources have to be constantly matched to the "right" locations (where customer demand is present) so as to improve quality of life. For instance, ambulances have to be matched to base stations regularly so as to reduce response time for emergency incidents in EMS (Emergency Management Sy…
Resource allocation improved using machine learning from terminal positions.
problem Optimizing resource allocation in next-gen wireless systems with fast-changing channel conditions.
method Supervised machine learning using position information of mobile terminals.
result Coordinates-based resource allocation performs similarly to traditional CSI-based methods.
Method predicts hardware resource usage by control software with guaranteed linear convergence.
problem Predicting time-varying hardware resource availability in control software.
method Path structured multimarginal Schrödinger bridge (MSBP) for learning stochastic resource usage.
result Guaranteed linear convergence to accurate prediction of hardware resource utilization.
The study examines how quantum resources enhance the complexity of quantum circuits.
problem Quantum resource enhancement on circuit complexity.
method Utilizing quantum resource theories, the study analyzes statistical complexities of quantum circuits with limited quantum resources.
result Bounds for statistical complexities of quantum circuits are derived and applied to specific cases.
The study examines how alternative resource adequacy contract designs affect market participants' risk profiles and resource mix.
problem The tension between promoting reliability and competition in liberalized electricity markets.
method Constructs a stochastic equilibrium model of a competitive market with incomplete risk trading and computes investment equilibria under different contracting regimes.
result Alternative contracting regimes can induce different risk profiles and resource mixes, affecting market outcomes.
We study classification problems where features are corrupted by noise and where the magnitude of the noise in each feature is influenced by the resources allocated to its acquisition. This is the case, for example, when multiple sensors share a common resource (power, bandwidth, attention, etc.). We develop a method f…
RL optimizes resource allocation in MG by balancing experience and exploration.
problem Optimal resource allocation in competitive scenarios.
method Introduced RL to MG, allowing dynamic strategy adjustment based on experience and expected rewards.
result Achieves optimal resource coordination by balancing exploitation and exploration.
The virtualization of compute and network resources enables an unseen flexibility for deploying network services. A wide spectrum of emerging technologies allows an ever-growing range of orchestration possibilities in cloud-based environments. But in this context it remains challenging to rhyme dynamic cloud configurat…
Most sales applications are characterized by competition and limited demand information. For successful pricing strategies, frequent price adjustments as well as anticipation of market dynamics are crucial. Both effects are challenging as competitive markets are complex and computations of optimized pricing adjustments…
A new pricing controller handles resource constraints to infer target prices effectively.
problem Resource constraints prevent fixed-price inference, leading to support exclusion.
method Formalizes support-exclusion failure, designs a target-aware controller, and uses a realized information clock.
result The controller can certify feasible target bands and log continuous local densities, leading to polynomial rates of inference.
The abstract discusses open data resources for studying and controlling the spread of COVID-19.
problem Understanding and controlling the spread of COVID-19.
method Identification and description of open data resources and data-driven methodologies.
result Identification of variables and open data resources for analyzing COVID-19.
Algorithm tackles clustered contextual bandits with resource constraints.
problem Maximizing reward while respecting resource limits in unknown cluster contexts.
method Combines econometrics and bandit constraints techniques for sublinear regret.
result Achieves sublinear regret without needing all arm information.
A smart method predicts and optimizes decisions online with resource constraints.
problem Online decision-making with resource constraints.
method Combines prediction and optimization with dual update using mirror descent.
result Regret bounds and convergence rates for general convex feasible regions.