Optimization of Staff Assignments for the Upholstery Department at A-Dec: Minimizing Ergonomic Risk through Linear Programming

Authors

Doug Harms, Portland State UniversityFollow
Ozgur Koc, Portland State University
Jim Lill, Portland State UniversityFollow
Jarrath Presse, Portland State University
James VanHuis, Portland State University

Document Type

Closed Project

Publication Date

Fall 2000

Instructor

Timothy Anderson

Course Title

Operations Research

Course Number

EMGT 540/640

Abstract

Abstract:

This paper uses linear and Integer programming model to solve staffing problem at A-Dec, Inc, a private Dental Equipment OEM. The purpose of the model is to satisfy staff demands/constraints in the same time meets budgets.

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Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/24394

Citation Details

Harms, Doug; Koc, Ozgur; Lill, Jim; Presse, Jarrath; and VanHuis, James, "Optimization of Staff Assignments for the Upholstery Department at A-Dec: Minimizing Ergonomic Risk through Linear Programming" (2000). Engineering and Technology Management Student Projects. 1897.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/24394