A goal programming model for solving product-mix problem of an electrolytic tinning line | |
| Author | Su, Chin-ho |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.IE-81-15 |
| Subject(s) | Tin plate--Production control Production control--Linear programming |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering. School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study develops a model to find an optimal policy to determine what to produce and how much to produce in an electrolytic tinning shop in Taiwan. Through this policy, management could achieve as close as possible to the desired goals of the firm. Conventionally, the selection of an optimal mix is an ideal application of linear programming. But in this study, goal programming (GP) is used due to the multiplicity of goals or objectives of the firm under consideration. The ~irm being a public enterprise has both economic, and non-economic goals; the later are even given higher priorities over the former. In developing the GP model, three major assumptions are made, namely: (1) that all mathematical relationships are linear, (2) that demand is more than the supply, and (3) that the parameters are deterministic. Two major factors that enter into the model are demand and production capacity. Demand is divided into regular and irregular customers, and the firm's intention is to satisfy these demands as much as possible with regular customers given higher priority over the irregular customers. The two economic goals are sales and profit. For production capacity, the goals include the avoidance o f facility underutilization, and the limitation of the overtime of operation. These goals are along the line with the existing conditions and government policies. Sensitivity of the model is conducted regarding the effects on the optimal solutions caused by changes in goals, goal priorities, and weight. |
| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Industrial Systems Engineering (DISE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Industrial Engineering (IE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Tabucanon, Mario T. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Oudheusden, Dirk L. Van ; Saeed, Khalid |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of the Republic of China. |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981 |