Several model are built to search optimummining rate by using optimum control theory for various pur-pose.A numerical method is extracted to assist both planerand decision maker of mining in their planing or schedulingwork. 相似文献
Traditional methods of economic analysis to justify equipment selection and use are based on several methods such as the Net Present Value, Break-Even Analysis, Pay-Back Period, Return on Investment, among others. However, with the introduction of automation, Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS), such economic analyses have often resulted in decisions that management did not like to support but did not have much choice to avoid on account of pressure from manufacturing engineers, design engineers and others in the operations areas. The real problem of equipment selection and justification lies in the methodologies used.
This paper presents a unique approach to equipment justification by applying Sumanth's TOTAL PRODUCTIVITY MODEL, whereby the anticipated impact of the proposed equipment on profitability is assessed from the point of total productivity and the five partial productivities. Then, only if the equipment increases the total productivity level beyond its break even point, the equipment is selected or justified.
This method offers a non-traditional approach to justifying and selecting equipment in all types of environment. A numerical example is presented by using LOTUS 1-2-3TM on an IBM PC. Advantages and limitations to this approach are discussed to provide a balanced perspective on the important issue of equipment selection and justification. 相似文献
The Total Productivity Model (TPM), developed by Sumanth in 1979, has been applied to a number of situations involving manufacturing as well as service-oriented operations. The diversity of applications on the one hand, and the flexibility of usage of the microcomputers on the other hand, have helped to focus the need for a micro-computer based Decision Support System (DSS). This paper presents such a system using the Macintosh Computer. This DSS is a highly interactive, menu-driven program that can provide on-the screen capabilities of individual operational units as well as the firm that comprises of them. The system has several convenient features to assess the “PRODUCTIVITY- ORIENTED PROFITABILITY” of any type companies/organizations. The system logic and flow chart, data input and output formats, and sensitivity analysis will be shown and discussed in the paper. A balanced critique will be offered to view the system in a proper perspective with respect to structural elements of the Decision Support System. 相似文献