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The Human Factor in Planning and Scheduling

In: Handbook of Production Scheduling

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  • Kenneth N. McKay

    (University of Waterloo
    Eindhoven University of Technology)

  • Vincent C. S. Wiers

    (University of Waterloo
    Eindhoven University of Technology)

Abstract

In this chapter, we will review the research conducted on the human factor in planning and scheduling. Specifically, the positive and negative aspects of the human factor will be discussed. We will also discuss the consequences when these aspects are ignored or overlooked by the formal or systemized solutions.

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  • Kenneth N. McKay & Vincent C. S. Wiers, 2006. "The Human Factor in Planning and Scheduling," International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, in: Jeffrey W. Herrmann (ed.), Handbook of Production Scheduling, chapter 0, pages 23-57, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:isochp:978-0-387-33117-1_2
    DOI: 10.1007/0-387-33117-4_2
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    1. Meloni, Carlo & Pranzo, Marco & Samà, Marcella, 2022. "Evaluation of VaR and CVaR for the makespan in interval valued blocking job shops," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 247(C).

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