Minimizing the knowledge requirements in a package sorting environment

Author

Dana Susan Carney

Date of Award

5-1991

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Industrial Engineering

Major Professor

C. Hal Aikens

Committee Members

John Snider, Wayne Claycombe

Abstract

This research attempted to solve the human factors problem of minimizing the knowledge requirements in a package sorting environment by using operations research techniques. An integer programming model was developed to minimize the knowledge requirements for a package sorter by comparing and assigning 50 individual loads to 6 different outbound areas. The results of the model reduced the knowledge requirements significantly, and the effect of less knowledge requirements on the package sorter's mental workload was also considered.

It was concluded that the integer programming model was an effective tool in minimizing the knowledge requirements for a package sorter. The benefits of the model were presented, and future applications in larger facilities were recommended.

Recommended Citation

Carney, Dana Susan, "Minimizing the knowledge requirements in a package sorting environment. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1991.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/12365