In: Operations Management
Discuss three uses of the assignment model. Provide an explanation of how you would use one of these to help you manage a personal problem or need.
The three uses of the assignment model are:
Example: I am running a taxi company and I own three taxis. Two of the customers have booked a taxi and I have to assign the right taxi to each of the customers so that the waiting period is less and the driver covers the shortest distance to reach the customer. I need to analyze the right method and assign a taxi to each of the customers. I will calculate the fuel cost and the distance traveled and based on this the taxi will be assigned keeping the cost low for the ride booked.