Allocation problems

Abstract

Examines one particular method of solving allocation tasks requiring the minimization of manhours or the product of distance and volume for each site. Argues that tabulation of analysis derived from raw results offers the most effective results in practical terms of minimizing inefficiency.

Citation

Nixon, G.P. (1990), "Allocation problems", Work Study, Vol. 39 No. 1, pp. 19-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002604