2003
Optimizing the use of contingent labor when demand is uncertain
Pinker E, Larson R. Optimizing the use of contingent labor when demand is uncertain. European Journal Of Operational Research 2003, 144: 39-55. DOI: 10.1016/s0377-2217(01)00378-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVariety of contractsBenefits of flexibilityContingent workersTemporary workersContingent laborMinimum payRegular workersWorkforce managementFinite planning horizonCall workersStaffing decisionsTiming of informationBacklog costsContractsPlanning horizonWorkersDynamic programming problemLaborPayOptimization problemComputational effortNumerical examplesWorkforceDemandProgramming problem
2001
Contingent Labor Contracting Under Demand and Supply Uncertainty
Milner J, Pinker E. Contingent Labor Contracting Under Demand and Supply Uncertainty. Management Science 2001, 47: 1046-1062. DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.47.8.1046.10233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSupply uncertaintyLong-term contractsSupply agenciesLabor supplyOptimal contractContract parametersAvailability uncertaintyProductivity uncertaintyLabor contractingFirmsContractsContingent laborContract negotiationsMathematical modelDemandUncertaintySupplyContractingOptimal wayAgenciesLaborLarge rangeProductivityModelNegotiations