Dr. Liao, Ching-Jong

PositionProfessor and President, Yuan Ze University
Office60912R, Ext.2522
Laboratory(none)
E-Mailcjliao@saturn.yzu.edu.tw
Personal Website(none)

Education

1988Ph.D. in Department of Industrial Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, USA
1983M.S. in Management Science, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA

Experience

2022.02-PresentPresident, Yuan Ze University
2020.12-PresentPresident, Chinese Institute of Engineers
2016.09-2020.12President, Association of Private Universities and Colleges of Technology, Taiwan, Roc
2015.01-2020.12Editor-in-Chief, JCIE (SCI)
2013.02-2021.01President of Taiwan Tech

Research & Interests

Production Schedule
Operations Research
Production and Operations Management

Publications and Awards

Journal Papers

1.    T.P. Chung*, H. Sun, C.J. Liao (2017) Two new approaches for a two-stage hybrid flowshop problem with a single batch processing machine under waiting time constraint, Computers and Industrial Engineering, 113, 859-870 [SCI].

2.    T.P. Chung*, Q. Fu, C.J. Liao, Y.T. Liu (2017) Multiple-variable neighbourhood search for the single-machine total weighted tardiness problem, Engineering Optimization, 49(7), 1133-1147 [SCI].

3.    Wu, K.J., C.J. Liao, M.L. Tseng*, M.K. Lim, J. Hu, K. Tan (2017) Toward sustainability: using big data to explore the decisive attributes of supply chain risks and uncertainties, Journal of Cleaner Production, 142, 663-676 [SCI].

4.    Liao, C.J., C.H. Lee*, W.Y. Chen (2017) A Hybrid Tabu Search Algorithm for the Variable Periodic Vehicle Routing Problem, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 42, 513–535 [SCI].

5.    Wu, K.J., C.J. Liao, M.L. Tseng*, K.K.S. Chiu (2016) Multi-attribute approach to sustainable supply chain management under uncertainty, Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 116, 777 – 800 [SCI].

6.    Wu, K.J.*, C.J. Liao, C.C. Chen, Y. Lin, C.F.M. Tsai (2016) Exploring eco-innovation in dynamic organizational capability under incomplete information in the Taiwanese lighting industry, International Journal of Production Economics, 181, 419–440 [SCI].

7.    Liao, C.J., C.H. Lee*, H.T. Tsai (2016) Scheduling with multi-attribute set-up times on unrelated parallel machines, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 54, No. 16, 4839–4853 [SCI].

8.    Wu, K.J., Liao, C.J., Tseng, M.L.*, & Chiu, A.S.F. (2015) Exploring decisive factors in green supply chain practices under uncertainty. International Journal of Production Economics, 159, 147-157 [SCI].

9.    Liao, C.J., Y.W. Kuo, T.P. Chung*, Stephen C. Shih (2015) Integrating production and transportation scheduling in a two-stage supply chain, European Journal of Industrial Engineering, 9, 327-343 [SCI].

10.    Wu, K.J., Liao, C.J., Tseng, M.L.*, & Chou, P.J. (2015) Understanding Innovation for Sustainable Business Management Capabilities and Competencies under Uncertainty, Sustainability, 7, 13726-13760 [SCI].

11.    Liao, C.J., C.H. Lee*, H.C. Lee (2015) An efficient heuristic for a two-stage assembly scheduling problem, Computers and Industrial Engineering, 88, 317–325 [SCI].

12.    Lee, C.H., C.J. Liao*, C.W. Chao (2014) Unrelated parallel machine scheduling with dedicated machines and common deadline, Computers and Industrial Engineering, 74, 161-168 [SCI].

13.    C. J. Liao and Ho, C.C.* (2014) Risk management for outsourcing biomedical waste disposal - Using the failure mode and effects analysis, Waste Management, 34, 1324-1329 [SCI]

14.    Liao, W.*, P. Chang, R.J. Kuo, C.J. Liao (2014) A comparison of five hybrid metaheuristic algorithms for unrelated parallel-machine scheduling and inbound trucks sequencing in multi-door cross docking systems, Applied Soft Computing, 21, 180–193. [SCI]

15.    Chung, T.P.*, C.J. Liao, and Milton Smith (2014) A canned food scheduling problem with batch due date, Engineering Optimization, 46, 1284-1294. [SCI]

16.    Lee, C.H., C.J. Liao*, T.P. Chung (2014) Scheduling with multi-attribute setup times on two identical parallel machines, International Journal of Production Economics, 153, 130–138. [SCI]

17.    Chung, T.P. and C. J. Liao* (2013) An immunoglobulin-based artificial immune system for solving the hybrid flow shop problem, Applied Soft Computing, 13, 3729–3736 [SCI].

18.    Lin, R. and C. J. Liao* (2013) Batch scheduling problem for a machinery factory with fixed-position layout, International Journal of Production Research, 51, 910-926.[SCI]

19.    Chao, C.W., C. J. Liao* (2012) A discrete electromagnetism-like mechanism for single machine total weighted tardiness problem with sequence-dependent setup times, Applied Soft Computing, 12, 3079–3087. [SCI]

20.    Lee, C.H., C.J. Liao*, C.W. Chao (2012) Scheduling with multi-attribute setup times, Computers and Industrial Engineering, 63, 494–502. [SCI]

21.    Lin, R. and C. J. Liao* (2012) A case study of batch scheduling for an assembly shop, International Journal of Production Economics,139, 473–483. [SCI]

22.    Liao, C.J.*, H.H. Tsou, K.L. Huang (2012) Neighborhood search procedures for single machine tardiness scheduling with sequence-dependent setups, Theoretical Computer Science, 434, 45-52. [SCI]

23.    Liao, C.J.*, E. Tjandradjaja, T.P. Chung (2012) An approach using particle swarm optimization and bottleneck heuristic to solve hybrid flow shop scheduling problem, Applied Soft Computing, 12, 1755–1764. [SCI]

24.    Liao, C.J.*, C.W. Chao, and L. C. Chen (2012) An improved heuristic for parallel machine weighted flowtime scheduling with family set-up times, Computers and Mathematics with Applications, 63, 110-117. [SCI]

25.    Chao, C.W., S. C. Fang*, and C. J. Liao (2012) A tropical cyclone-based method for global optimization, Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 8, 103-115. [SCI]

26.    Chung, T.P., C. J. Liao*, and C. H. Lin (2012) Minimizing makespan on parallel machines with batch arrivals, Engineering Optimization, 44, 467-476. [SCI]

27.    Liao, C.J., Y.L. Tsai and C.W. Chao (2011) An ant colony optimization algorithm for setup coordination in a two-stage production system, Applied Soft Computing, 11, 4521–4529. [SCI]

28.    Chao, C.W. and C. J. Liao (2011) Approaches to Eliminate Waste and Reduce Cost for Recycling Glass, Waste Management, 31, 2414–2421. [SCI]

29.    Ho, C.C and C. J. Liao (2011) The use of failure mode and effects analysis to construct an effective disposal and prevention mechanism for infectious hospital waste, Waste Management, 31, 2631–2637. [SCI]

30.    Chen, C.Y., C. J. Liao (2011) A linear programming approach to the electricity contract capacity problem, Applied Mathematical Modelling, 35, 4077–4082 [SCI]

31.    Lin, H. Y. , C. J. Liao, and C. T. Tseng (2011) An application of variable neighborhood search to hospital call scheduling of infant formula promotion, Journal of the Operational Research Society, 62, 949–959. [SCI]

32.    Liao, C. J., Yaoming Lin, and Stephen Shih (2010), Vehicle routing with cross-docking in the supply chain, Expert Systems With Applications, 37, 10, 6868–6873. [SCI]

33.    Chung, T. P., C. J. Liao, and L. H. Su (2010), Scheduling on identical machines with batch arrivals, International Journal of Production Economics, 123, 179–186. [SCI]

34.    Chuang, M. C., C. J. Liao, and C. W. Zao (2010) Parallel machine scheduling with preference of machines, International Journal of Production Research, 48, 4139 - 4152. [SCI]

35.    Liao, C. J., C. C. Shyu, C. T. Tseng and (2009) A least flexibility first heuristic for setup coordination between two and three stages of a supply chain, International Journal of Production Economics, 117, 127–135. [SCI]

36.    Liao, C. J., C. W. Chao, and C. H. Lin (2009) Minimizing the sum of job completion times on capacitated two-parallel machines, European Journal of Operational Research, 197, 475–481. [SCI] 

37.    Tseng, C. T., C. J. Liao, and K. L. Huang (2009) Minimizing total tardiness on a single machine with controllable processing times, Computers & Operations Research, 36, 1852 – 1858. [SCI] 

38.    Lin, C. H. and C. J. Liao (2008) Minimizing makespan on parallel machines with machine eligibility restrictions, The Open Operational Research Journal, 2, 18–24.

39.    Liao, C. J. and L. M. Liao (2008) Improved MILP models for two-machine flowshop with batch processing machines, Mathematical and Computer Modelling 48, 1254–1264. [SCI]

40.    Lin, C. H. and C. J. Liao (2008) Makespan minimization for multiple uniform machines, Computers & Industrial Engineering 54, 983–992. [SCI]

41.    Tseng, C. T., C. J. Liao, and T. X. Liao (2008) A note on two-stage hybrid flowshop scheduling with missing operations, Computers & Industrial Engineering, 54, 695–704. [SCI]

42.    Tseng, C. T. and Liao, C. J. (2008) A discrete particle swarm optimization for lot-streaming flowshop scheduling problem, European Journal of Operational Research, 191, 360–373. [SCI]

43.    Tseng, C. T. and Liao, C. J. (2008) “A particle swarm optimization algorithm for hybrid flow-shop scheduling with multiprocessor tasks,” International Journal of Production Research, 46, 4655–4670. [SCI]

44.    Liao, C. J. and C. C. Liao (2008) “An ant colony optimization algorithm for scheduling in agile manufacturing,” International Journal of Production Research, 46, 1813–1824. [SCI]

45.    Huang, K. L. and C. J. Liao (2008) “Ant colony optimization combined with taboo search for the job shop scheduling problem,” Computers & Operations Research, 35, 1030-1046. [SCI] 

46.    Liao, C. J. and C. C. Cheng (2007) “A variable neighborhood search for minimizing single machine weighted earliness and tardiness with common due date,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, 52, 4, 404–413. [SCI]

47.    Liao, C. J., C. M. Chen, and C. H. Lin (2007) “Minimizing makespan for two parallel machines with job limit on each availability interval,” Journal of the Operational Research Society, 58, 938 - 947. [SCI, SSCI]

48.    Lin, C. H. and C. J. Liao (2007) "Makespan minimization for two parallel machines with an unavailable period on each machine," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 33, No. 9-10, 1024–1030. [SCI]

49.    Liao, C. J., Tseng, C. T., and P. Luarn (2007) “A discrete version of particle swarm optimization for flowshop scheduling problems,” Computers & Operations Research, 34, No. 10, 3099-3111. [SCI]

50.    Liao, C. J. and H. C. Juan (2007) “An ant colony optimization for single machine tardiness scheduling with sequence-dependent setups,” Computers & Operations Research, 34, No. 7, pp 1899-1909. [SCI]

51.    Liao, C. J., L. M. Liao, and C. T. Tseng (2006) “A performance evaluation of permutation vs. non-permutation schedules in a flowshop,” International Journal of Production Research, 44, 4297–4309. [SCI]

52.    Chen, W. J. and C. J. Liao (2005) “Scheduling with Different maintenance Polices in a textile company,” Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 11, pp 43-52. [EI]

53.    Liao, C. J., D. L. Shyur, and C. H. Lin (2005) “Makespan minimization for two parallel machines with an availability constraint,” European Journal of Operational Research, 160, pp 445-456. [SCI]

54.    Ying, G. C. and C. J. Liao (2004) “Ant Colony System for Permutation Flow-shop Sequencing,” Computers and Operations Research, 31, pp 791-801. [SCI]

55.    Lin, C. H. and C. J. Liao (2004) “Makespan Minimization Subject to Flowtime Optimality on Identical Parallel Machines,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 31, pp 1655-1666. [SCI]

56.    Liao, C. J. and W. J. Chen (2004) “Scheduling under machine breakdown in a continuous industry,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 31, pp 415-428. [SCI]

57.    Ying, G. C. and C. J. Liao (2003) “An Ant Colony System Approach for Scheduling Problems,” Production Planning & Control, Vol. 14, pp 68-75. [SCI]

58.    Lin, H. T. and C. J. Liao (2003) “A Case Study in a Two-Stage Hybrid Flow Shop with Setup Time and Dedicated Machines,” International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 86, pp 133-143. [SCI]

59.    Liao, C. J. and C. H. Lin (2003) “Makespan Minimization for Two Uniform Parallel Machines,” International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 84, pp 205-213. [SCI]

60.    Liao, C. J. and W. J. Chen (2003) “Single machine scheduling with periodic maintenance and nonresumable jobs,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 30, pp 1335-1347. [SCI]

61.    Liao, L. M. and C. J. Liao (2002) "A Tabu Search Approach for Single Machine Scheduling with Major and Minor Setups,” International Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 2, June, pp. 174-183. [SCI]

62.    Ying, G. C. and C.J. Liao (2000) “A New Whitening Solution in Grey Relational Space,” The Journal of Grey System, Vol. 4, pp 327-330.

63.    Ying, G. C. and C. J. Liao (2000) “Fourier Modified Non-Equigap GM(1,1),” The Journal of Grey System, Vol. 2, pp 139-142.

64.    Ying, G. C. and C. J. Liao (2000) “Comments on the Generalized Admissible Region of Class Ratio for GM(1,1),” The Journal of Grey System, Vol. 2, pp 153-156.

65.    Liao, L. M. and C. J. Liao (1998). “Single Machine Scheduling Problem with Fuzzy Due Date and Processing Time,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Vol. 21, pp 189-196. [EI]

66.    Yang, W. Y. and C. J. Liao (1998). “Survey of Scheduling Research Involving Setup Times,” International Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 30, pp 143-155. [SCI, NSC-88-2213-E-011- 017]

67.    Liao, C. J. and H. T. Lin (1998). “A Case Study in a Dual Resource Constrained Job Shop,” International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 36, pp 3095-3111. [SCI, NSC-85-2213-E-011-008]

68.    Liao, C. J. and H. T. Lin (1998). “Just In Time Manufacture of Home Sewing Machines Using Backward Scheduling,” International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 36, pp 1841-1855. [SCI]

69.    Yang, W. Y. and C. J. Liao (1998). “Batching and Sequencing of Jobs with Order Availability at a Single Facility,” International Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 29, pp 13-20. [SCI, NSC-83-0415-E011-085]

70.    Liao, C. J. and C. B. Joe (1997). “Bicriterion Scheduling in the Two-Machine Flowshop,” Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 48, pp 929-935. [SCI, SSCI]

71.    Liao, C. J. and C. Y. Kao (1997). “Scheduling Nursing Personnel on a Microcomputer,” Health Manpower Management, Vol. 23, pp 100-106. [ASSIA]

72.    Liao, C. J. and L. M. Liao (1997). “Single Facility Scheduling with Major and Minor Setups,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 24, pp 169-178. [SCI]

73.    Ching, C. Y., C. J. Liao, and C. J. Wu (1997). “Batching to Minimize Total Production Time for Two Part Types,” International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 48, pp 63-72. [SCI]

74.    Liao, C. J. and W. C. You (1996). “Sequencing Heuristics for Dependent Setups in a Continuous Process Industry,” OMEGA, Vol. 24, pp. 649-659. [SCI, SSCI]

75.    Liao, C. J. and C. H. Chuang (1996). “Sequencing with Setup Times and Order Tardiness Trade-Offs,” Naval Research Logistics, Vol. 43, pp 971-984. [SCI]

76.    Liao, C. J. (1996). “Optimal Scheduling of Products with Common and Unique Components,” International Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 27, pp 361-366. [SCI]

77.    Yang, W. Y. and C. J. Liao (1996). “Group Scheduling on Two Cells with Intercell Movement,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 23, pp 997-1006. [SCI]

78.    Liao, C. J., C. L. Sun, and W. C. You (1995). “Flow-Shop Scheduling with Flexible Processors,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 22, No. 3. pp 297-306. [SCI]

79.    Liao, C. J. and T. S. Hsu (1995). “The Dynamic Lot Size Model with Variable Unit Costs,” International Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 26, pp 1593-1600. [SCI]

80.    Ching, C. Y., C. J. Liao, and C. J. Wu (1994). “Scheduling a Bottleneck Facility for Two Prodution Lines,” Engineering Optimization, Vol. 23, pp 47-55. [SCI]

81.    Pan, C. H. and C. J. Liao (1994). “An Efficient Integer Programming Model of the Dynamic Lot-Sizing Problem,” International Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 25, No. 4, 829-836. [SCI]

82.    Liao, C. J. (1994). “A New Node Selection Strategy in the Branch-and-Bound Procedure,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 21, No. 10. pp 1095-1101. [SCI]

83.    Liao, C. J. and W. H. Yang (1994). “An Inventory System with Multiple Replenishment Scheduling,” Operations Research Letters, Vol. 15, pp 213-222. [SCI]

84.    Liao, C. J. (1993). “Tradeoff between Setup Times and Carrying Costs for Finished Items,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 20, No. 7. pp 697-705. [SCI]

85.    Liao, C. J. and L. M. Liao (1993). “Minimizing the Range of Order Completion Times with Multiple Job Classes,” Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 44, No. 10. pp 991-1002. [SCI, SSCI]

86.    Liao, C. J. (1993). “Minimizing Number of Machine Idle Intervals with Minimum Makespan in A Flow-Shop,” Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 44, No. 8. pp 817-824. [SCI, SSCI]

87.    Liao, C. J., C. Pegden, and M. Rosenshine (1993) “Planning Timely Arrivals to Stochastic Production or Service Systems,” IIE Transactions, Vol. 25, No. 5, pp 63-73. [SCI]

88.    Liao, C. J. and C. T. You (1992) “An Improved Formulation for the Job-Shop Scheduling Problem,” Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 43, No. 11. pp 1047-1054. [SCI, SSCI]

89.    Liao, C. J. (1992) “Optimal Release Time on a Stochastic Single Machine,” International Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 23, No. 10. pp 1693-1701. [SCI]

90.    Liao, C. J. (1992) “A New Contingent Critical Ratio Technique,” International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp 66-74. [SSCI, EI]

91.    Liao, C. J. (1992) “An Efficient Schedule Approach for Customer Treatment,” Engineering Optimization, Vol. 20, pp 45-55. [SCI]

92.    Liao, C. J. (1992) “Optimal Control of Jobs for Production Systems,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp 163-169. [SCI]

93.    Liao, C. J., R. H. Huang, and S. T. Tseng (1992) “Use of Variable Range in Solving Multiple Criteria Scheduling Problems,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 19, No. 5, pp 453-460. [SCI]

94.    Liao, C. J. and M. Rosenshine (1992) “A Heuristic for Determining the Optimal Order in a Tandem Queue,” Computers and Operations Research, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp 133-137. [SCI]

95.    Huang, R. H., C. J. Liao, and S. T. Tseng (1992) “An Improved Algorithm for Finding Efficient Schedules with Respect to Total Flow Time and Maximum of Tardiness,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp 161-166. [EI]

96.    Liao, C. J. and C. H. Shyu (1991) “An Analytical Determination of Lead Time with Normal Demand,” International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 11, No. 9, pp 72-78. [SSCI, EI]

97.    Liao, C. J. and C. H. Shyu (1991) “Stochastic Inventory Model with Controllable Lead Time,” International Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 22, No. 11, pp 2347-2354. [SCI]

98.    Liao, C. J. and R. H. Huang (1991). “An Algorithm for Minimizing the Range of Lateness on a Single Machine,” Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp 183-186. [SCI, SSCI]

99.    Pan, A. and C. J. Liao (1989). “An Inventory Model under Just-In-Time Purchasing Agreements,” Production and Inventory Management Journal, Vol. 30, No. 1, pp 49-52. [EI]

Rewards

1.    Associate Member (通訊院士), International Academy of Engineering

2.    Fellow, Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems (APIEMS)