Abstract
An application of the linear programming based blending optimization model for short-range production planning of the cement raw materials is presented. The benefits of the model are established through a case study of an existing cement manufacturing operation in the northern part of Pakistan. A successful model implementation has ensured significant cost savings, reduced employee time for preparing schedules, a sustained supply of raw materials, and better coordination and engineering control among various divisions of the operation as compared to schedules produced manually.
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Asad, M.W.A. Implementing a blending optimization model for short-range production planning of cement quarry operation. J Min Sci 46, 525–535 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10913-010-0066-x
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