5.1.1. The users interface
Fig. 2 displays the users interface of the optimization tool. In this example the quality manager wants to determine the sample sizes for 20 different parts waiting for the incoming inspection (i.e., M = 20). The inspection must be finished within 8 hours. Five inspectors are available during that time frame. Therefore, the total inspectors’ time available, T, is 40 hours. The rate of inspector wage, l, is 40 dollars per hour; therefore, the maximum inspection cost is 1600 dollars. The manager enters the information to the “TASK AND RESOURCES” section.