Business Viewpoint References
1. Wikipedia
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_programming
1. An Introduction to Linear Programming
- http://www.purplemath.com/modules/linprog.htm
3. How IBM used Linear Programming
- http://www-01.ibm.com/software/commerce/optimization/linear-programming/
4. How Restaraunts use Linear Programming
- http://smallbusiness.chron.com/restaurants-use-linear-programming-menu-planning-37132.html
5. How Business use Linear Programming to Improve operations
- http://www.ehow.com/facts_7689353_do-use-linear-programming-business.html
6. The Basics of Linear Programming in Airline and Manufacturing Industry
- http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/beyond/articles/linearprogramming/linearprogram.html
7. Source on everything : FedEx Best in Class Wholesale Distribution Seminar 2006
FedEx consulting seminar about distribution and network models they use. Talks about various methods of cost reduction and maximizing profits, ROA using modeling techniques including linear programming.
- http://www.fedex.com/us/wholesaledistribution/network_opti.pdf
8. Key Indicators picture Source:
McKinsey & Company (global consulting firm) article about manufacturing and how it’s growing in the entire world. Manufacturing is the biggest industry where linear programming would be used. Success and profitability (and growth) is clearly visible in this sector.
- http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/manufacturing/the_future_of_manufacturing
9.Source:Kyoto Protocol website highlighting the details of the protocol including the amendment in the Doha Round.
- http://unfccc.int/kyoto_protocol/items/2830.php
10. Link to Software
- http://www-01.ibm.com/software/commerce/optimization/cplex-optimizer/
- http://www-01.ibm.com/software/websphere/products/sca/
- http://www-01.ibm.com/software/industry/i2software/