Integer programming to schedule a hierarchical workforce with variable demands

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A study was conducted to analyze a hierarchical workforce wherein a higher qualified employee can substitute for a lower qualified one. The integer programming approach was utilized to solve the workforce problem. The facility is modeled to be staffed seven days a week. It supported workers that are all full timers receiving n off-days each week. Results indicated the effectiveness of the integer programming method to determine solutions to the workforce problem.

Business Personnel Management, Management Dynamics NEC, Analysis, Human resource management, Scheduling (Management), Integer programming, Management techniques, Human resource management )

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Perspectives on operations research in data and knowledge management

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Operations research (OR) techniques may be effectively used to address problems related to the development and deployment of database management systems and knowledge base systems. OR methods such as mathematical programming, stochastic modeling and simulation may be of particular importance as these tools may effectively be used to answer critical questions regarding reliability and efficiency of systems.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Management Science, Operations Research, Methods, Equipment and supplies, Database administration

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