Multicommodity network flow model of a human resource allocation problem considering time periods

Abstract This article addresses the problem of finding work assignments for employees within a given time horizon in company using multicommodity network flow model. The human resource allocation is defined by actual manpower demands different periods which may vary during periods. investigation focuses on when workers should be called in-house and how long to satisfy demands, while also complying with labour standards regulations. Additional targets set up, such as minimising overall number labour, well meeting “comfort” expectations, i.e. most even working realised every worker event horizon. paper describes model constructed corresponding MILP mathematical programming formulated simple situation where there only one position labour. Finally, explains construct general case, are multiple positions requiring various skills competences per