Developing flexible personnel schedules using a microcomputer

Abstract

Examines an alternative approach to labour utilisation, based on the concept of simulated annealing, implemented on a microcomputer. Demonstrates the use of the new approach in a study of the potential labour utilisation effect of two types of scheduling flexibility: shift length flexibility and meal‐break placement flexibility. Finally, offers implications of the new approach for management.

Citation

Brusco, M.J. and Jacobs, L.W. (1993), "Developing flexible personnel schedules using a microcomputer", Work Study, Vol. 42 No. 5, pp. 5-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002702