Computerized scheduling of manpower and materials for maintenance, modification, and construction

Abstract

Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study was to determine, from a thorough literature search and a formal evaluation of alternative approaches, the practicality of computerizing the scheduling function for a specific organization within the Research and Development Department of Phillips Petroleum Company. If such a program is feasible, to propose a workable system to accomplish the task.

Findings and Conclusions: Computerized scheduling of manpower is being done to varying degrees in different industries. The most common applications involve large projects and some version of project planning by computer. There were no indications of interfacing the material availability with man power scheduling, or of craft sequencing.

The system proposed to handle the task includes sequencing of separate crafts on the same job, assuring material availability before scheduling and generation of management information reports on demand as well as the routine scheduling of the daily work schedule of four crafts involving 50 craftsmen.