Prof. Dr. Jürgen Zimmermann

Operations Research Group

Julius-Albert-Str. 2
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Room: 205
Phone: +49 (5323) 72 - 7640
Fax: +49 (5323) 72 - 7699
juergen.zimmermann@tu-clausthal.de

Office hours: Wednesdays 12:30 to 13:30 (by prior arrangement)
Office: Sonja Fetkenheuer
Phone +49 (5323) 72 - 7600
unternehmensforschung@tu-clausthal.de

Publications

Books

 
  • C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (eds.)
    Handbook on Project Management and Scheduling Vol. 1
    Springer, Cham (i.a.), 2015
 
 
  • C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (eds.)
    Handbook on Project Management and Scheduling Vol. 2
    Springer, Cham (i.a.), 2015
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann, C. Stark, J. Rieck (2010) [1. Auflage 2006]
    Projektplanung - Modelle, Methoden, Management
    2. überarb. und erw. Auflage, Springer, Berlin
    Rezension: S. Dempe (2007) in OR News 29, 42-43
 
 
  • M. Morlock, C. Schwindt, N. Trautmann, J. Zimmermann (eds.)
    Perspectives on Operations Research: Essays in Honor of Klaus Neumann.
    Deutscher Universitäts-Verlag, Wiesbaden, 2006
 
 
  • K. Neumann, C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann
    Project Scheduling with Time Windows and Scarce Resources, 2nd ed.
    Springer, Berlin, 2003
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann
    Ablauforientiertes Projektmanagement: Modelle, Verfahren und Anwendungen
    Gabler, Wiesbaden, 2001 (Habilitation Thesis)
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann
    Mehrmaschinen-Schedulingprobleme mit GERT-Anordnungsbeziehungen
    Dissertation University Karlsruhe, 1995
 

Peer-reviewed journals

  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  • C. Ehrenberg, J. Rieck, J. Zimmermann (2011)
    Zeit- und Kostenplanung beim Bau eines Biomasse-Blockheizkraftwerks
    Wist, Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium 3, 159-166
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  • J. Zimmermann, C. Stark (2007)
    Projektplanung unter Kapitalwertgesichtspunkten
    WiSt, Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium 4, 198-203
 
 
  • F. Ballestin, C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (2007)
    Resource Leveling in Make-to-Order production: Modeling and Heuristic Solution Method
    International Journal of Operations Research 4 (1), 1-13
 
 
  • T. Selle, J. Zimmermann (2003)
    A Bidirectional Heuristic for Maximizing the Net Present Value of Large-Scale Projects Subject to Limited Resources
    Naval Research Logistics 50, 130-148
 
 
  • K. Neumann, C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (2003)
    Order-Based Neighborhoods for Project Scheduling with Nonregular Objective Functions
    European Journal of Operational Research 149, 325-343
 
 
  • K. Neumann, J. Zimmermann (2002)
    Exact and Truncated Branch-and-Bound Procedures for Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling with Discounted Cash Flows and General Temporal Constraints
    Central European Journal of Operations Research 10 (4), 357-380
 
 
  • C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (2002)
    Parametrische Optimierung als Instrument zur Bewertung von Investitionsprojekten
    Zeitschrift für Betriebswirtschaft 72 (6), 593-617
 
 
  • K. Neumann, C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (2002)
    Recent Results on Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling with Time Windows: Models, Solution Methods, and Applications
    Central European Journal of Operations Research 10 (2), 113-148
 
 
  • C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (2001)
    A Steepest Ascent Approach to Maximizing the Net Present Value of Projects
    Mathematical Methods of Operations Research 53, 435-450
 
 
  • K. Neumann, J. Zimmermann (2000)
    Procedures for Resource Leveling and Net Present Value Problems in Project Scheduling with General Temporal and Resource Constraints
    European Journal of Operational Research 127, 425-443
 
 
  • K. Neumann, J. Zimmermann (1999)
    Resource Levelling for Projects with Schedule-Dependent Time Windows
    European Journal of Operational Research 117, 591-605
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (1999)
    Time Complexity of Single- and Identical Parallel-Machine Scheduling with GERT Network Precedence Constraints
    Mathematical Methods of Operations Research 49, 221-238
 
 
  • K. Neumann, J. Zimmermann (1998)
    Heuristic Procedures for Parallel-Machine Scheduling Problems with Stochastic Precedence Constraints
    Annals of Operations Research 83, 115-136
 

Publications in conference proceedings and collected volumes

 
  • M. Reinke, J. Zimmermann (2021)
    A Comparative Performance Analysis of Two MILP Formulations for the Resource-Renting-Problem
    In: 2021 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), 2021, pp. 979-983, doi: 10.1109/IEEM50564.2021.9672971
 
 
  • F. Merz, C. Schwindt, S. Westphal, J. Zimmermann (2021)
    An Auction-based Mechanism for the Formation and Scheduling of Heterogeneous Human-machine Teams
    In: 2021 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), 2021, pp. 863-868, doi: 10.1109/IEEM50564.2021.9672780
 
  
  
 
  • F. Merz, C. Schwindt, S. Westphal and J. Zimmermann (2020)
    A Multi-Round Auction for Staff to Job Assignment Under Myopic Best Response Dynamics
    In: 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), Singapore, 2020, pp. 1137-1141, doi: 10.1109/IEEM45057.2020.9309851.
 
 
  • Seifi, C., Schulze, M., Zimmermann, J (2019)
    A two-stage solution approach for a shift scheduling problem with a simultaneous assignment of machines and workers
    In: Mining goes Digital: Proceedings of the 39th International Symposium Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM 2019), Wroclaw, Poland, CRC Press. pp. 377-385.
 
  
 
  • K. Watermeyer, J. Zimmermann (2018)
    A Branch-and-Bound Procedure for the Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem with Partially Renewable Resources and Time Windows
    In: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Project Management and Scheduling, Rome, Italy, 259-262
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (2018)
    Mathematische Methoden zur Lösung von Logistikproblemen
    In: Taschenbuch der Logistik, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig, Chapter19, 273-288, 5th edition
 
  
  
 
  • K. Watermeyer, M.A. Aßbrock, S. Kreter, J. Zimmermann (2016)
    Exact Solution Procedures for RCPSP/π
    In: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Project Management and Scheduling, Valencia, Spain, 13-16
 
 
  • S. Kreter, J. Zimmermann (2016)
    The Resource Availability Cost Problem with General Temporal Constraints and Calendars
    In: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Project Management and Scheduling, Valencia, Spain, 65-68
 
 
  • J. Rieck, J. Zimmermann (2015)
    Exact Methods for Resource Leveling Problems
    In: C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (eds.) Handbook on Project Management and Scheduling Vol. 1. Springer, Cham (i.a.), Chapter 17
 
 
  • J.-H. Bartels, J. Zimmermann (2015)
    Scheduling Tests in Automotive R&D Projects Using a Genetic Algorithm
    In: C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (eds.) Handbook on Project Management and Scheduling Vol. 2. Springer, Cham (i.a.), Chapter 52
 
 
  • S. Kreter, J. Zimmermann (2014)
    Time index-based models for the RCPSP/max-cal
    In: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Project Management and Scheduling, Munich, Germany, 189-192
 
 
  • C. Ehrenberg, J. Zimmermann (2012)
    Simulation-based optimization in make-to-order production: Scheduling for a special-purpose glass manufacturer
    In: Proceedings of the 2012 Winter Simulation Conference, edited by C. Laroque, J. Himmelspach, R. Pasupathy, O. Rose and A. M. Uhrmacher
 
 
  • M. Schulze, J. Zimmermann (2011)
    Scheduling in the Context of Underground Mining
    In: B. Hu, K. Morasch, S. Pickl, M. Siegel (eds.), Operations Research Proceedings 2010, Springer, Berlin, 611-616
 
 
  • C. Ehrenberg, J. Zimmermann (2011)
    Simulation-based optimization in make-to-order production: Resource leveling for a special-purpose glass manufacturer
    In: W. Maurer: Tagungsband zum 21. Symposium Simulationstechnik der ASIM, Winterthur, Switzerland
 
 
  • T. Gather, J. Rieck, J. Zimmermann (2010)
    A Linearized Mixed-Integer Formulation for the Resource Levelling Problem
    In: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Project Management and Scheduling, Tours, France, 199-202
 
 
  • C. Hemig, J. Zimmermann (2009)
    Integrated Production and Staff Planning in the Automotive Industry
    In: CTIT Workshop Proceedings, 9th Workshop on Models and Algorithms for Planning and Scheduling Problems (MAPSP) 2009, Abbey
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann, J.-H. Bartels (2008)
    A Project Scheduling Approach for Dismantling Nuclear Power Plants
    In: F. Serifoglu, Ü. Bilge (eds.), PMS 2008 Proceedings of the Eleventh International Workshop on Project Management and Scheduling, Istanbul 2008, 297-300
 
 
  • J. Rieck, J. Zimmermann (2008)
    Koordinierung der Geschäftstätigkeiten von Speditionen in Netzwerken von Stückgutkooperationen
    In: K. Inderfurth, G. Neumann, M. Schenk, G. Wäscher, D. Ziems (eds.), Netzwerklogistik, Begleitband zur 13. Magdeburger Logistik-Tagung. Magdeburg, 123-135
 
 
  • C. Hemig, J. Zimmermann (2008)
    Production Chain Planning in the Automotive Industry
    In: Operations Research Proceedings 2008, Königstein, 12-18
 
 
  • C. Hemig, J. Zimmermann (2008)
    Production Planning in the Interior of the Automotive Industry's Production Chain
    In: Conference Proceedings ECCO XXI 2008, Dubrovnik, 65-66
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (2008)
    Mathematische Methoden zur Lösung von Logistikproblemen
    In: R. Köther, Taschenbuch der Logistik, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig, Chapter 19, 273-288, 3rd edition
 
 
  • T. Gather, J. Zimmermann, J.-H. Bartels (2008)
    Tree-based Methods for Resource Investment and Resource Leveling Problems
    In: F. Serifoglu, Ü. Bilge (eds.), PMS 2008 Proceedings of the Eleventh International Workshop on Project Management and Scheduling, Istanbul 2008, 94-98
 
 
  • J. Rieck, J. Zimmermann (2007)
    A Sampling Procedure for Real-Life Rich Vehicle Routing Problems
    In: K.-H. Waldmann, U. M. Stocker (eds.), Operations Research Proceedings 2006. Springer, Berlin, 355-360
 
 
  • G. Askar, T. Sillekens, L. Suhl, J. Zimmermann (2007)
    Flexibility planning in automotive plants
    In: H.-O. Günther, D. C. Mattfeld, L. Suhl, (eds.), Management logistischer Netzwerke. Physica, Heidelberg, 235-255
 
 
  • C. Hemig, J. Zimmermann (2007)
    Medium-Term Production and Staff Planning in the Automotive Industry
    In: Proceedings of the 3rd Multidisciplinary International Conference on Scheduling: Theory and Application, Paris, August 28-31, 209-216
 
 
  • G. Askar, J. Zimmermann (2007)
    Optimal Usage of Flexibility Instruments in Automotive Plants
    In: K.-H. Waldmann, U. M. Stocker (eds.), Operations Research Proceedings 2006. Springer, Berlin, 479-484
 
 
  • C. Hemig, J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Mid-Term Planning of Flexibility Tools in the Automobile Industry
    In: Jenaer Schriften zur Mathematik und Informatik, 17. Workshop on Discrete Optimization, Siegmundsburg, Germany, June 11-14, 16-19
 
 
  • J.-H. Bartels, J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Minimizing the Total Discounted Cost of Dismantling a Nuclear Power Plant
    In: Digital proceedings of 17th International Conference on the Applications of Computer Sciences and Mathematics in Architecture and Civil Engineering, July 2006, ISSN 1611-4085, 9 S.
 
 
  • C. Stark, J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Models and Methods for Workforce Scheduling: An Application to Casino Operations
    In: M. Morlock, C. Schwindt, N. Trautmann, J. Zimmermann (eds.), Perspectives on Operations Research: Essays in Honor of Klaus Neumann. Deutscher Universitäts-Verlag, Wiesbaden, 239-253
 
 
  • K. Neumann, J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Optimal Renting of Resources in Production and Project Scheduling
    In: Quantitative Methoden der Logistik und des Supply Chain Management, Festschrift für Prof. Dr. Heinz Isermann, Verlag Dr. Kovac, 155-164
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Optimal Resource Allocation in Projects
    In: Jenaer Schriften zur Mathematik und Informatik, 17. Workshop on Discrete Optimization, Siegmundsburg, Germany, June 11-14, 32-35
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann, J.-H. Bartels (2006)
    Optimizing the Use of Experimental Vehicles -- Problem Description and Mathematical Model
    In: Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Project Management and Scheduling, Poznan, April 26-28, 383-387
 
 
  • J.-H. Bartels, J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Optimizing the Use of Experimental Vehicles -- Solution Procedures
    In: Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Project Management and Scheduling, Poznan, April 26-28, 68-72
 
 
  • K. Neumann, C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Resource-constrained project scheduling with time windows: Recent developments and new applications.
    In: J. Jozefowska, J. Weglarz (eds.), Perspectives in Modern Project Scheduling, Springer, New York, 375-407
 
 
  • J.-H. Bartels, J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Scheduling Tests in Automotive R&D Projects
    In: Operations Research Proceedings 2005, Springer, Berlin, 661-666
 
 
  • J.-H. Bartels, J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Scheduling the Dismantling of Nuclear Power Plants
    In: C. Henggeler Antunes, Á. Gomes (eds.), Proceedings of the 19th Mini-EURO-Conference on Operational Research Models and Methods in the Energy Sector, Coimbra, 8 S.
 
 
  • J. Rieck, J. Zimmermann (2006)
    Tourenplanung mittelständischer Speditionsunternehmen in Stückgutkooperationen
    In: H.-D. Haasis, H. Kopfer, J. Schönberger (eds.), Operations Research Proceedings 2005, Springer, Berlin, 2006, 411-416
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann, J.-H. Bartels (2006)
    Tree-based Methods for Resource Investment and Resource Levelling Problems
    In: Digital proceedings of 17th International Conference on the Applications of Computer Sciences and Mathematics in Architecture and Civil Engineering, July 2006, ISSN 1611-4085, 6 S.
 
 
 
  • C. Stark, J. Zimmermann (2005)
    An Exact Branch-and-Price Algorithm for Workforce Scheduling
    In: H. Fleuren, D. den Hertog, P. Kort (eds.), Operations Research Proceedings Volume 2004, 207-212, Springer
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (2004)
    Scheduling Regular and Temorary Employees in a Casino
    In: Proceedings of the 16. Workshop on Discrete Optimization, Weimar, 63-66
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (2003)
    Mathematische Methoden zur Lösung von Logistikproblemen
    In: R. Köther, Taschenbuch der Logistik, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig, Chapter 19, 273-288
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (2003)
    Modelle und Verfahren zur Planung von langfristigen Bauprojekten unter Kapitalwertgesichtspunkten
    In: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on the Applications of Computer Science and Mathematics in Architecture and Civil Engineering, ISSN: 1611-4085
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (2002)
    Parametric Optimization for the Evaluation of Investment Projects
    Proceedings of the Eighth International Workshop on Project Management and Scheduling, Valencia, 378-382
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (2000)
    Order-Based Algorithms for Resource Levelling of Projects
    Proceedings of the Seventh International Workshop on Project Management and Scheduling, Osnabrück, 319-321
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann (2000)
    Project Scheduling with Discounted Cash Flows and General Temporal Constraints
    In: K. Inderfurth, G. Schwödiauer, W. Domschke, F. Juhnke, P. Kleinschmidt, G. Wäscher (1999): Operations Research Proceedings 1999, 419-424, Springer
 
 
  • K. Neumann, J. Zimmermann (1999)
    Methods for Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling with Regular and Nonregular Objective Functions and Schedule-Dependent Time Windows
    In: J. Weglarz, Project Scheduling: Recent Models, Algorithms, and Applications, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 261-287
 
 
  • C. Engel, A. Steinhoff, J. Zimmermann (1998)
    Objectives for Order-Sequencing in Automobile Production
    In: A. Drexl und A. Kimms, Beyond Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) - Advanced Models and Methods for Production Planning, Springer, Berlin, 307-331
 
 
  • K. Neumann, J. Zimmermann (1998)
    Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling with Nonregular Objective Functions: Schedule Construction and Schedule Improvement Procedures
    In: G. Barbarosoglu, S. Karabati, L. Özdamar, G. Ulusoy, Proceedings of the Sixth International Workshop on Project Management and Scheduling, Istanbul, 141-144
 
 
  • K. Neumann, J. Zimmermann (1998)
    Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling with Nonregular Objective Functions: Structural Questions and Foundations of Heuristic Procedures
    in: Barbarosoglu G., Karabati S., Özdamar L. und Ulusoy G., Proceedings of the Sixth International Workshop on Project Management and Scheduling, Istanbul, 106-110
 

Working papers

 
  • C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann
    Wirtschaftlichkeitsbetrachtungen bei langfristigen Projekten
    Technical Report WIOR-598, University Karlsruhe, 2001
 
 
  • H. Nübel, J. Zimmermann
    An Experimental Performance Analysis of two Branch-and-Bound Procedures for the Resource Investment Problem with Generalized Precedence Constraints
    Technical Report WIOR-527, University Karlsruhe, 1998
 
 
  • H. Engelhardt, J. Zimmermann
    Lower Bounds and Exact Methods for Resource Levelling Problems
    Technical Report WIOR-517, University Karlsruhe, 1998
 
 
  • C. Schwindt, J. Zimmermann
    Maximizing the Net Present Value of a Project Subject to Time Windows
    Technical Report WIOR-536, University Karlsruhe, 1998
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann
    Heuristics for Resource Levelling Problems in Project Scheduling with Minimum and Maximum Time Lags
    Technical Report WIOR-491, University Karlsruhe, 1997
 
 
  • J. Zimmermann
    GERT-Netzpläne und Scheduling
    Technical Report WIOR-457, University Karlsruhe, 1995
 

Resumé

1985 - 1991Studies of Mathematics in Economics in Karlsruhe
1991 - 1995Scientific Assistant at the Institute of Economic Theory and Operations Research at Karlsruhe University, Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.)
1994 - 2000Teaching Assignment at Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University
1995 - 2001Scientific Assistant at the Institute of Economic Theory and Operations Research at Karlsruhe University, Habilitation with venia legendi for the field Business Administration, especially Operations Research, Production and Logistics
2001 - 2002Interim Professor at the Department of Information and Technology Management, Prof. Schmidt, at Saarland University
Since April 2002Professor of Business Administration and Operations Research at TU-Clausthal

 

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Zimmermann

Operations Research Group
Julius-Albert-Str. 2
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Room: 205
Phone: +49 (5323) 72 - 7640
Fax: +49 (5323) 72 - 7699
juergen.zimmermann@tu-clausthal.de

Office hours: Wednesdays 12:30 to 13:30 (by prior arrangement)

Office: Sonja Fetkenheuer
Phone: +49 (5323) 72 - 7600
unternehmensforschung@tu-clausthal.de