OPERATION MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING OFFICE

Two operations management techniques in solving a management problem in an engineering environment involving repetitive operations are described: line of balance and simulation modeling. Alternatives related to resource reallocation and automation are proposed to improve productivity levels. The study consists of data collection and analysis, problem modeling, generation and testing of alternatives, and recommendation of a service improvement program. The program is aimed towards reducing backlogs in operations, and developing a stable resource configuration for meeting expected workloads. The line of balance and simulation models were used for generating and evaluating practical means of enhancing the overall performance of the engineering office.

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• Authors:
  • Karaa, F A
  • Touran, A
  • Meserve, R L
  • Escorba, G
• Publication Date: 1989-10

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 400-416
• Serial:
  • Journal of Management in Engineering
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0742-597X
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/jmenea

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Automation; Engineering; Engineers; Management; Productivity; Resource allocation; Simulation
• Old TRIS Terms: Operations management
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00489405
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1989 12:00AM