OPTIMUM COSAL COMPUTATION,

Abstract

Starting from basic considerations an optimization technique is developed for a class of problems concerned with overstocking and understocking of spare parts. The cost function under consideration is convex and is based upon parameters of military essentiality cost and cube. An elementary algebra is supplied for the negative binomial distribution. A computer program which effects the subject technique for the IBM 7080 is described in the latter part of the paper, and some general flowcharts are provided. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 19, 1962
Accession Number
AD0646008

Entities

People

  • Joseph P. Fennell

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Binomials
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Mathematics
  • Optimization
  • Spare Parts

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.