Title :
Managing prototype reduction with mathematical programming
Author :
Sidelko, John ; Tibbenham, Patti ; Goodman, John ; Chelst, Kenneth ; Lockledge, Jeff ; Mihailidis, Dimitrios
Author_Institution :
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given as follows. This paper describes a math programming model used to construct a minimal shared prototype fleet that meets all testing needs. The model is run iteratively to guide a test plan development process that involves ongoing dialogue between test requesters and fleet planners. We also discuss a host of implementation issues
Keywords :
management; mathematical programming; product development; production; production testing; fleet planners; implementation issues; mathematical programming; minimal shared prototype fleet; prototype reduction management; test plan development process; test requesters; testing needs; Aggregates; Capacity planning; Manufacturing processes; Mathematical programming; Production planning; Prototypes; Pulp manufacturing; Stochastic processes; Testing; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3574-0
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653586
