A classification framework for time stamp stochastic assignment problems

In this paper Time-stamp Stochastic Assignment Problems are studied. These problems occur in places where an incoming request or task has to be connected to a resource immediately. A definition and framework for these problems is given, in which the different Time-stamp Stochastic Assignment Problems can be categorised. An explicit notation is introduced to distinguish the different categories. Several solution methods for Time-stamp Stochastic Assignment Problems are listed and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed.