Evaluation of IBM Vehicle Scheduling Program for Air Force Base Refuse-Collection Scheduling

Abstract

The IBM Vehicle Scheduling Program (VSP) was used to schedule refuse collection at five Air Force bases. The application procedure and the results are presented for two of these bases. The results indicate that computer scheduling of refuse collection can reduce manpower, distance traveled, and the number of vehicles required by up to 20 percent. Difficulties involved in using the IBM program and in producing the final route maps and schedule indicate that a computer program that would determine the traversal path and draw the route should be written (or obtained if one exists).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA030205

Entities

People

  • Harold J. Iuzzolino

Organizations

  • University of New Mexico

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Containers
  • Engineering
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Maintenance Costs
  • New Mexico
  • Research Facilities
  • Scheduling (Production)
  • Travel Time
  • Waste Collection
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Waste Management

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Computer Science.