Human resource allocation optimization for multiple design project using simulation

Abstract

This paper proposes a methodology to optimize allocation of human resources in organization considering the implementation of design projects. A design process simulator is developed to evaluate the organization performance from the integration of design project model and organization model. The design process simulator iterates with the following procedure: (1) extract the class of available human resources and tasks in a time, (2) allocate human resources to tasks under the condition of each human resource's skill, (3) renew the condition of all tasks by allocation ratio of each human resource. Better allocation plan of human resources are searched using this simulator and genetic algorithm. The proposed methodology is applied to case studies of ideal basic design projects in a shipbuilding company. Results show that the proposed methodology can propose better allocation plan of human resources by comparing with simple allocation plans. © 2013 The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers.