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Multiperiod resource allocation with a smoothing objective

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  • Hanan Luss
  • Moshe B. Rosenwein

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We consider a multiperiod resource allocation problem, where a single resource is allocated over a finite planning horizon of T periods. Resource allocated to one period can be used to satisfy demand of that period or of future periods, but backordering of demand is not allowed. The objective is to allocate the resource as smoothly as possible throughout the planning horizon. We present two models: the first assumes that the allocation decision variables are continuous, whereas the second considers only integer allocations. Applications for such models are found, for example, in subassembly production planning for complex products in a multistage production environment. Efficient algorithms are presented to find optimal allocations for these models at an effort of O(T2). Among all optimal policies for each model, these algorithms find the one that carries the least excess resources throughout the planning horizon. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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  • Hanan Luss & Moshe B. Rosenwein, 1995. "Multiperiod resource allocation with a smoothing objective," Naval Research Logistics (NRL), John Wiley & Sons, vol. 42(7), pages 1007-1020, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:navres:v:42:y:1995:i:7:p:1007-1020
    DOI: 10.1002/1520-6750(199510)42:73.0.CO;2-Q
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    1. Hanan Luss & Donald R. Smith, 1988. "Multiperiod allocation of limited resources: A minimax approach," Naval Research Logistics (NRL), John Wiley & Sons, vol. 35(4), pages 493-501, August.
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