Improving Workforce Scheduling of Aircraft Line Maintenance at Sabena Technics

Jeroen Beliën (), Brecht Cardoen () and Erik Demeulemeester ()
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Jeroen Beliën: Center for Informatics, Modelling and Simulation, Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium; Research Center for Operations Management, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
Brecht Cardoen: Operations and Technology Management Center, Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; Research Center for Operations Management, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
Erik Demeulemeester: Research Center for Operations Management, Department of Decision Sciences and Information Management, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium

Interfaces, 2012, vol. 42, issue 4, 352-364

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: workforce staffing; scheduling; optimization; visualization; aircraft maintenance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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