Operations Research: Using the Simplex Method to Solve Linear Programming Maximization Problems

Operations Research: An Introduction to Models and Probability Concepts

This publication is the first in a series describing operations research (OR) techniques that can help forest products managers solve complex problems. It introduces basic concepts of models and probability. Part of ...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Oct 1998 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: Using the Graphical Method to Solve Linear Programs

Explains how linear programming (an operations research method for optimizing the allocation of resources) is a useful tool for managers planning single or multiple manufacturing facilities. Includes step-by-step ...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Oct 1998 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: Using Duality and Sensitivity Analysis to Interpret Linear Programming Solutions

Introduces and explains how to use duality theory and sensitivity analysis to interpret linear programming solutions. Part of the Performance Excellence in the Wood Products Industry publication series.

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Apr 2000 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: Transportation Problem: A Special Case for Linear Programming Problems

Explains how to use linear programming (a mathematics-based planning exercise) to find the best way to allocate scarce resources--labor, materials, machines, capital--so that costs are minimized and profits maximized. ...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Jun 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: Simulating a Manufacturing System: An Introduction

This publication is offered to supervisors, lead people, middle managers, and anyone who has responsibility or operations planning in manufacturing facilities or corporate planning over multiple facilities. Practical ...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Oct 2003 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)