摘要 |
FIELD: information technology. ^ SUBSTANCE: apparatus has memory for storing a plurality of data sets (T), an interface for communication with a plurality of users (N) who are able to effect changes to data sets (T), wherein each data set (T) is a given portion of the operating capacity of the machine (5) in the train of machines, and the changes relate to allocation of a portion of the operating capacity, represented by the data set (T), to a user (N) requesting change, and an administrative module which allows (S6) change to be made to the data set (T) upon request by the user (N) if the data set (T) is not allocated (S2) to any other user and the priority level (D) of change communicated by the requesting user (N) reaches a threshold (S(T)), which is predetermined for the corresponding part (T). ^ EFFECT: high accuracy of optimising operation of machines on given assessment criteria. ^ 20 cl, 3 dwg |