Microcomputer-Based Simulation Approach To Facility Overbooking

Abstract

This paper describes a microcoraputer based visual interactive decision support system for workforce scheduling. A prototype system was first constructed and then tested on a nurse scheduling problem. Following this test, significant changes were made to arrive at a final system that met the requirements of the manager of nursing services.

Résumé

Ce papier décrit un système de support visuel, à base de micro-ordinateur, élaboré pour les décisions réciproques et destiné à établir des programmes de main d’oeuvre. Tout d’abord, on a construit un système prototype qu’on a mis à l’essai, par la suite, pour résoudre un probleme d’horaires d’infirmières. A la suite de cet essai, on a fait des changements significatifs pour arriver à un système définitif qui a satisfait aux exigences du directeur du service infirmier.

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Notes on contributors

Mario Tabucanon

MARIO T, TABUCANON is Associate Professor of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management at the Asian Institute of Technology, an autonomous, international postgraduate technological institute based in Bangkok, Tbailand, He bolds the following degrees: BS (Electrical Engineering), BS (Mechanical Engineering), Master’s and Doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Management. Dr Tabucanon has taught in several universities in the Philippines, including the University of the Philippines. He has previously served as consultant to various organizations including the Philippine Ministry of Industry and the United Nations. His current areas of teaching and research interests are in production and quality management, systems modelling, multicriterion optimization, and general management.

Lisa Tan

LISA ROSCA TAN is currently working in the Continuing Education Center of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok, Thailand. She obtained her Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from AIT and her Bachelor’s degree in the same course from the University of the Philippines. She was previously connected with the Development Academy of the Philippines as a program officer. Her research interests are the practical applications of operations research techniques and decision support systems.