italian version

Aims :

To introduce optimal decision making problems in production management. To give the necessary mathematical background and its application to solving a selection of linear optimisation problems with special reference to computation.

Topics :

- Problem solving with operations research models : manufacturing management examples
- Formulation of linear programming problems in production management
- Solving systems of linear equations : basic solution and basic feasible solution
- Graphical solution of linear programming problems in two variables
- Principles of the simplex method: tableau form, pivot matrix method, two-phase simplex method
- Duality theory and its applications : economic interpretation of the dual problem
- Network flow programming methods : transportation problems and assignment problems

- Applications of linear and integer programming to solve real-world management problems
- Software LINDO (Linear Integer Discrete Optimization) and Excel solver

Textbooks :

F. Pezzella, "Elementi di programmazione lineare", Casa editrice Liguori, Napoli.
F. Pezzella, E. Faggioli, "Ricerca Operativa: problemi di gestione della produzione", Casa editrice Pitagora, Bologna.

Exam :

Oral examinationl.

Tutorial Session :

By appointment.