Improving Workforce Scheduling of Aircraft Line Maintenance at Sabena Technics
Beliƫn, Jeroen Cardoen, Brecht Demeulemeester, Erik
Beliƫn, Jeroen
Cardoen, Brecht
Demeulemeester, Erik
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2012-08
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This paper presents our application of a visualization tool and optimization model based on mixed-integer linear programming to solve a workforce staffing and scheduling problem at Sabena Technics, a major aircraft maintenance company in Belgium. We used the software to generate many alternative, cost-efficient schedules and to analyze multiple scenarios. In several management meetings, stakeholders evaluated the schedules and raised concerns. We subsequently changed the model to successfully address their concerns. The model has resulted in considerable savings and a more efficient use of human resources.
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4901 Applied Mathematics, 3509 Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chains, 49 Mathematical Sciences, 35 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services