Modelling and analysis of the marble industry of Rajasthan. Part 1: Technology selection and goal-setting

Modelling and analysis of the marble industry of Rajasthan. Part 1: Technology selection and goal-setting

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Article ID: iaor19942283
Country: United States
Volume: 18
Issue: 1
Start Page Number: 141
End Page Number: 155
Publication Date: Jan 1987
Journal: International Journal of Systems Science
Authors: ,
Keywords: developing countries, programming: integer
Abstract:

An exploratory study of the marble industry of Rajasthan, India is made. The major problems facing the industry are identified. A mixed-integer programming model is developed considering geological, environmental, mining technology and employment and demand characteristics with a view to deciding on an optimal mix of marble mining techniques and their goal levels for a given increment in demand. Decision graphs are developed to help decide the number of mines of each type to be opened for a particular reserve with the characteristics outlined above. Sensitivity analyses are carried out.

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