Mathematical programming modelling tools for resource-poor countries and organisations

Clark, Alistair

Abstract

In recent years, powerful mathematical modelling languages have enabled Operational Research practitioners to rapidly develop prototype tools capable of modelling complex managerial decisions such as staff shift scheduling, or production and supply chain planning. However, such tools have often required expensive commercial optimisation solvers that are sometimes beyond the financial reach of small companies and organisations, particularly in the low-income and emerging economies. Fortunately, the worldwide scope of the internet has put powerful free optimisation tools within the reach of anyone with a modest PC and even a slow internet connection. This article will present examples showing just how beneficial such an approach can be for resource-poor organisations.

Citation

Clark, A. (2010). Mathematical programming modelling tools for resource-poor countries and organisations. Or Insight, 23(1), 57-70. https://doi.org/10.1057/ori.2009.9

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2010
• Deposit Date: Nov 2, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 18, 2016
• Journal: OR Insight
• Print ISSN: 0953-5543
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 23
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 57-70
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/ori.2009.9
• Keywords: modelling languages, mathematical programming, OR in developing countries, spreadsheets
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/980025
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ori.2009.9
• Related Public URLs: http://www.palgrave-journals.com/ori/journal/v23/n1/abs/ori20099a.html