Quota allocation by linear programming using a spreadsheet solver. (English) Zbl 1165.90567
Summary: This paper illustrates how a frequently-encountered quota allocation problem in sales/production capacity allocation can be modeled as an aggregate planning problem. The corresponding linear program can be easily set up and solved using a spreadsheet with solver.
MSC:
90C05 | Linear programming |
90-04 | Software, source code, etc. for problems pertaining to operations research and mathematical programming |