Chapter 1: What is Operation Research?

Chapter 1: What is Operation Research?

1. Objective Criterion

2. Alternatives

   • it depends of how each component is developed
     • A solution is
       • Feasible
       • Optimal

3. Constraints

4. Express the problem mathematically

5. Optimize a specific objective solution

6. Usually involves approximation

7. An example: queuing and simulation models (performance of waiting lines)