definition · term 14 of 25
operations research (OR).
The discipline of applying mathematical modelling, optimization, simulation and statistics to better decisions.
worked examplemodel, solve, checkA rail operator writes down vehicles, timetables and maintenance rules, solves the model, and checks the plan against the last season. That loop is operations research.
in plain language
Operations research began with military logistics in the Second World War and became standard in airlines, logistics, energy and manufacturing. It combines optimization, probability, simulation and data analysis to plan complex operations.
operations research, on your own decision.
Bring one recurring decision. Your planners see the terms of this glossary applied to their own rules and data.
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