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Foundation :: Optimization
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Optimization
 Optimization is a discipline that uses mathematics and computer science techniques to solve complex business problems whose results depend on hundreds, thousands, or even millions of interconnected variables.
For example, in a geographically dispersed manufacturing concern, researchers might use optimization to determine how many plants are needed, where they should be, and what each of those plants should manufacture.
Or, to take a transportation example, one might use optimization to create the best possible crew schedule, taking into consideration routes that need to be manned.
Source: InformationWeek Online June 6, 2000
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ALPS- Cosmic |
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A Linear Program Solver
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IESIP |
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Improved Exploratory Search Technique for Pure Integer Linear Programming Problems
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Optimal Regulator Algorithms for the Control of Linear Systems
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Software for Linear Programming
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A Genetic Algorithm Tool for Search and Optimization, Version 1.0
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