Optimal Allocation of Budget Dollars Among Materiel Procurement Programs: A Mathematical Programming Model for Optimum Planning Over Time. Volume II. Adaptation to UNIVAC 1108 Usage.
Abstract
This report concludes a series of research studies in the area of optimal allocation of resources by means of mathematical programming techniques. The technique has several significant attributes: time-phased acquisition and disposition of resources are explicitly considered. Nonlinear non-convex constraints (and objective functions) are possible. The model has been successfully demonstrated on a major problem issue (the Materiel Procurement Priorities Review Committee, or MPPRC, deliberations in 1974) and has been turned over to an Army user group, the US Army Concepts Analysis Agency (CAA). The model can accept either of two primary problem structures: (1) maximize the effectiveness (or benefit) obtained from accomplishing various levels of effort subject to specified budgetary constraints, or (2) minimize the cost of achieving specified levels of effectiveness where budgetary constraints may or may not be imposed. Volume II describes the adaptation of the model to the CAA computer, the UNIVAC 1108.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA011314
Entities
People
- James T. Brumbelo
- Joseph J. Supplee