Optimizing Field Repair Kits Based on Job Completion Rate

DOI10.1287/mnsc.28.11.1328zbMath0502.90032OpenAlexW2050672776MaRDI QIDQ3968733

John W. Mamer, Stephen A. Smith

Publication date: 1982

Published in: Management Science (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL: https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.28.11.1328

zbMATH Keywords

selection problemjob completion ratemaximal flow/minimal cut network algorithmson-site equipment repairsoptimal kit of parts and toolspart demands

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Reliability, availability, maintenance, inspection in operations research (90B25)

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