Article
A generalization of the learning curve
European Journal of Operational Research
(1986)
Abstract
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.
Keywords
- Learning,
- calculus of variations,
- production,
- planning
Disciplines
Publication Date
1986
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/0377-2217(86)90182-7
Citation Information
James R Dorroh, Thomas R. Gulledge and Keith Womer. "A generalization of the learning curve" European Journal of Operational Research Vol. 26 Iss. 2 (1986) p. 205 - 216 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/keith-womer/36/