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Student Symposium 2021

Identifying the Optimal Solution

An overall feasibility analysis was conducted in order to ensure that the solution is compatible with the Indianapolis International Airport’s existing technology systems.  

The feasibility analysis consists of the following: Technical Feasibility, Operational Feasibility, and Economic Feasibility.

The constraints itemized in the Technical Feasibility Analysis are specific to the Indianapolis International Airport’s software, hardware, IT infrastructure.

The constraints itemized in the Operational Feasibility Analysis are specific to the Indianapolis International Airport’s operations processes.

The constraints itemized in the Economic Feasibility Analysis are specific to the Indianapolis International Airport’s cash flows. It will be comprised of a Cost/Benefit Analysis and Project Return on Investment.

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To correctly identify a solution, there needed to be a clear understanding of the processes accuring during the arrivals area at the airport. An "As-Is" Business Process Model was created to identify the steps taken by a passenger in the airport when they step off their plane until they exit the airport. 

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When determining the Optimal Solution, several solutions are compared using an Alternative Solution Matrix. This chart weighs criteria that the solution must meet, weighted by the client based on its importance, to find the optimal solution. The solution that scores the highest is deemed the optimal solution. In this case, the optimal solution was to Add Directions to Flight Information Displays.

Identifying the Optimal Solution