In order to optimize the utilization of resources (e.g., technicians) in performing a number of jobs, each job is assigned a cost time-dependent function and each resource is assessed for the time at which it will be available. For each combination of jobs with resources, an actual can be determined. The combination giving the lowest overall cost is then determined. Additional features are disclosed to ensure incompatible job/resource combinations are not allocated, and to reduce the complexity of the calculation by prioritizing the jobs and resources.
申请公布号
US5963911(A)
申请公布日期
1999.10.05
申请号
US19960720199
申请日期
1996.09.25
申请人
BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
发明人
WALKER, PAUL;LAITHWAITE, ROBERT N. W.;DENMAN, JOHN;MORTON, DAVID;WILLIAMS, GERWYN L.;JUBB, MIKE;TAYLOR, ALAN