Six operators are to be assigned to six machines. Their efficiency on the machines is given in the matrix below:
|
Machine
Operator
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
A
B
C
D
E
F
|
0.92
0.94
0.75
0.88
0.55
0.50
|
0.95
0.90
0.00
0.85
0.95
0.75
|
0.90
0.88
0.77
0.90
0.90
0.80
|
0.85
0.85
0.70
0.80
0.94
0.80
|
0.75
0.95
0.00
0.85
0.95
0.80
|
0.91
0.93
0.76
0.90
0.90
0.00
|
- Assign the operators to the machines to maximize overall efficiency.
- State the steps clearly.
iii Is there any alternative optimal solution? Justify your answer.