The main objective of this thesis is to investigate the microprocessor's
potentials to improve the productivity of Industrial
Engineers engaged in work design and measurement. More exactly, the
following four hypotheses were proposed and investigated:
(1) A Universal Time Data (UTD) structure could be used to
accommodate a variety of...
A heuristic is developed to plan loads for containerized cargo ships. It is designed to serve a port which uses gantry cranes (transtainers) and trucks to handle containers. The model recognizes constraints on ship stability, placing containers in a bay with the proper length, placing refrigerated cargo near electrical outlets,...