Abstract
In this paper we describe the development of a visual computer-based interactive management tool for feed distribution at a cattle ranch. In Operations Research terminology, the underlying problem is that of a split-delivery capacitated rural postman problem with time windows on arc. In terms of decision support, the scope of the paper is the description of a computer-based tool used to graphically present the feed distribution solution, and to facilitate the management of cattle feed related input and update operations. This system was site tested in a real cattle feed environment and received very high praise from the cattle professionals.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 61-72 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Decision Support Systems |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1997 |
Keywords
- Arc routing
- Cattle feed distribution
- Decision support system
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Management Information Systems
- Information Systems
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Information Systems and Management