Allocating people to teams is a task common in both sport and business. We allocate 32 people to 4 teams that are as balanced as possible.
We've collated links to dozens of websites about optimization modelling. The links are organized into several categories.
Formulating logic conditions in linear programs can be difficult. This two-part article series explains how, using easy to follow steps.
How many other optimal solutions exist? How do I find those solutions. This article explains how to use the CPLEX solution pool.
We explore two aspects of refactoring an existing optimization model: Modularization and adding model variations.
We describe an example of how to represent price breaks in a linear programming model, built in Excel using Solver or OpenSolver.
Sometimes we need more power to solve a model. This article describes how to solve a model using the CPLEX solver via the NEOS Server.
We minimize trim waste in a paper manufacturing process. A theoretically perfect solution is impractical, so what can we do?