Title of article :
Estimating Capacity Utilization in Two-Stage Production Systems: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach
Author/Authors :
Zeinalzadeh Ahranjani, L Department of Mathematics - Karaj Branch - Islamic Azad University , Kazemi Matin, R Department of Mathematics - Karaj Branch - Islamic Azad University , Amirteimoori, AR Department of Mathematics - Rasht Branch - Islamic Azad University
Abstract :
The current study investigates performance in two-stage production systems through the measurement of capacity utilization (CU). In short-run, the degree of capacity utilization depends on the ability of decision making units to utilize fixed production factors. To develop this indicator in two-stage production processes, these factors are classified into fixed and variable inputs. Then the modified SBM network DEA model is proposed to estimate the capacity utilization and further study the effect of intermediate products on CU. Ultimately the numerical example is presented to point out the applicability and effectiveness of current model.
Keywords :
Network Data Envelopment Analysis , Capacity Utilization , Intermediate product , Twostage production system
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
