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Crossword puzzles are a popular pastime. We design and build Mixed Integer Linear Programming models to compile crossword puzzles.
Formulating logic conditions in linear programs can be difficult. This two-part article series explains how, using easy to follow steps.
Designing an optimization model is difficult. This article explains common mathematical notation used to define optimization model formulations.
Job sequencing is a common problem. Excel Solver can help managers make optimal job sequencing decisions to minimize cost.
This series of 13 articles compares Python libraries Pyomo, PuLP, OR-Tools, Gekko, CVXPY, and SciPy for building a linear programming model.
The selection of a better fantasy sports team can substantially improve performance. Excel plus OpenSolver can pick an optimal team.
This series explores optimization of a "picking warehouse" by improving the warehouse design and efficiency of the picking process.