We explore two aspects of refactoring an existing optimization model: Modularization and adding model variations.
Given available stock of wire and a list of pieces required, what is the best way to cut the stock to fulfil demand while minimizing waste?
This article replicates and extends a transportation optimization model for managing a COVID-19 vaccination plan in Hong Kong.
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.
Job sequencing is a common problem. Excel Solver can help managers make optimal job sequencing decisions to minimize cost.
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 estimate the speed improvement for optimization solvers in the 35 years from 1989 to 2024. The results may be surprising.