Optimal profit-maximizing system design data envelopment analysis models

► Develop a new type of DEA model termed the optimal system design (OSD) DEA model. ► Exploit the special structure of the model to develop a simple solution method. ► The model optimally designs a DMU's system (resource allocation) given the budget. ► The model determines a DMU's optimal budget and checks budget congestion. ► It is not always beneficial for a DMU to completely consume its given budget.