Operations Management
Operations Management
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ISBN: 9780132921145
Author: Jay Heizer
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: Applications of linear programming.

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Linear programming:

It is a linear optimization technique followed to develop a best outcome for the problem in hand. The outcome might be of maximum profit or less cost which are represented by a linear relationship. The outcome will take into consideration the constraints present in achieving the solution.

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Applications of linear programming:

Some applications of linear programming are:

  • The scheduling of school buses, so that the total distance travelled by the busses is minimized.
  • The allocation of more police patrol units on highly sensitive areas for quick respond during emergency situations.
  • The blend of materials in a firm to develop a product, so that the overall cost of the materials is minimized.
  • The efficient allocation of the resources of the firm, so that the profits are maximized.

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