Scheduling and Resource Allocation in a Food Service System

Article Abstract:

A branch and bound algorithm is presented as a solution procedure for the food service scheduling problem. Three interrelated objectives used for this study were (1) to minimize overall production time, (2) to produce right-shifted schedules and (3) to optimize allocation of labor resources. Tables show operations sequences, resource requirements and production time. Flow charts, formulas and graphs are used in an example problem. A limitation of our algorithm is that the schedules are developed for a single serving time. Personnel can be trained to input the data in less than fifteen minutes of instruction time.

Food industry, Algorithms, Food services, Algorithm, Software Design, Hospital, Branch and Bound, Scheduling Applications

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The IRS: when to fight, settle, or pay up

Article Abstract:

Having to deal with the IRS could prove to be a very difficult task but it is every taxpayer's right to meet with the IRS for discrepancies in tax payments. Precautionary measures should, however, be considered to have a clear understanding of the situation. This would range from making an appeal to resolve the case, moving the case to the IRS Appellate Division, going to a small claims court or to the Federal District Court of the US. It is, however, important to evaluate the advantages and disadvantage with every step taken.

Methods, Tax appeals

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Food fight

Article Abstract:

The development of genetically modified (GM) crops in Australia is discussed, with reference to the controversy surrounding these plants in Europe in 1999 and 2000. Regulations for GM crops are not yet in place in Australia.

Australia, Europe, Laws, regulations and rules, Genetically modified plants, Natural history

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