A generalization of the learning curve
type: Item
instance of: scholarly article
title: A generalization of the learning curve
zbMATH Open document ID: 0601.90066
DOI: 10.1016/0377-2217(86)90182-7
author: James R. Dorroh
author: Thomas R. jun. Gulledge
author: Norman K. Womer
published in: European Journal of Operational Research
publication date: 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z
review text: This paper presents a generalization of models that relate required resources to accumulated experience. These learning curve models are often used as planning tools in made-to-order production programs. This is especially true in the acquisition of major defense items. However, learning curves are deficient in that they only consider a single cost determinant, cumulative experience. The model presented in this paper considers both cumulative experience and production rate as cost determinants. As a decision application it is shown how the model may be used to generate the type of program cost data that is used in planning for made-to-order programs.
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 90B30
zbMATH DE Number: 3970483
zbMATH Keywords: calculus of variations
zbMATH Keywords: learning curve models
zbMATH Keywords: planning
zbMATH Keywords: made-to-order production programs
MaRDI profile type: Publication
full work available at URL: 0377-2217(86)90182-7
OpenAlex ID: W2045162398
cites work: Q3853036
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description: scientific article; zbMATH DE number 3970483