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	Operations research - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Operations Research, or simply OR is an interdisciplinary science which deploys scientific methods like mathematical modeling, statistics, and algorithms to decision making in complex real-world problems which are concerned with coordination and execution of the operations within an organization.
		Operations research is distinguished by its ability to look at and improve an entire system, rather than concentrating only on specific elements (though this is often done as well).
		MORS is the Military Operations Research Society (MORS)--based in the United States since 1966 with the objective of enhancing the quality and usefulness of military operations research analysis in support of defense decisions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Operations_research (1366 words)

	Operations research analysts
		Operations research analysts often have one area of specialization, such as working in the transportation or the financial services industry, but the issues and industries in which operations research can be used are many.
		For example, an operations research analyst for an auto manufacturer may be asked to determine the best inventory level for each of the parts needed on a production line and to ascertain the optimal number of windshields to be kept in stock.
		Operations research analysts must be able to think logically, use computers proficiently, work well with people, and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
	www.bls.gov /oco/ocos044.htm (1729 words)

	Decision Science/Operations Research in Industrial Engineering
		The MS program with specialization in decision science/operations research is designed to provide both balance and breadth in the student's understanding of decision science and operations research techniques and applications.
		Optimization is the area of operations research that deals with devising mathematical models and methods to identify a plan that is as good as possible in specific situations.
		Doctoral research in this area focuses on advancing the state of the art in decision analysis, either through methodological advancements, or by applying the principles of decision analysis to new classes of problems (yielding new knowledge about which solutions are likely to be optimal under particular types of conditions).
	www.engr.wisc.edu /ie/research/dsor.html (1268 words)

	OPERATIONS RESEARCH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Operations research (operational research in Britain) as understood today is essentially identical to systems analysis.
		It was defined by the Operational Research Society of Great Britain as follows (OPERATIONAL RESEARCH QUARTERLY, l3(3): 282, l962): Operational research is the attack of modern science on complex problems arising in the direction and management of large systems of men, machines, materials and money in industry, business, government and defense.
		Its distinctive approach is to develop a scientific model of the system, incorporating measurements of factors such as change and risk, with which to predict and compare the outcomes of alternative decisions, strategies or controls.
	pespmc1.vub.ac.be /ASC/OPERAT_RESEA.html (179 words)

	Operations Research: Product Information
		Operations Research 3.1 is a Mathematica package for solving problems in linear optimization, quadratic programming, shortest-path tasks, and combinatorial optimization and heuristics.
		With Operations Research 3.1 and Mathematica, you can solve a broad range of typical problems encountered in university courses and in daily practical work, and can model and solve optimization problems in a very convenient and interactive manner.
		Operations Research 3.1 requires Mathematica 5.0 or higher and is available for Windows and Linux.
	www.wolfram.com /products/applications/operationsresearch (162 words)

	OPERATIONS RESEARCH
		The interdisciplinary graduate minor in Operations Research is designed to provide advanced problem solving skills and knowledge in the general areas of operations research and optimization to enable their application to effectively address the present day problems of business, management science, engineering and computer science.
		Formation of a Program Committee: Students who elect to minor in Operations Research will select a participating faculty member as a member of their regular graduate committee.
		Operations Research approach: modeling, constraints, objective and criterion.
	www.uncc.edu /gradmiss/2005-07GradCatalog/OperationsResearch-05-07Catalog.htm (592 words)

	Operations Research & Financial Engineering - Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The faculty and students in the Operations Research and Financial Engineering Department at Princeton are involved in a wide variety of research activities.
		Some of this research is purely methodological (i.e., theoretical research in numerical optimization and control, probability and stochastic processes, statistics, and stochastic differential equations).
		In the area of signal analysis, research is being conducted on wavelet detection and identification of transients in a noisy time series, the identification of chirps, the characterization of signals, and denoising.
	www.orfe.princeton.edu /research/finmgmt.html (317 words)

	Berkeley College of Engineering - Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
		Operations research emphasizes the basic understanding of the functioning of complex systems of technology and management through mathematical models for the purpose of predicting system behavior or optimizing system performance under economic and technological constraints.
		Research areas may include the investigation of the mathematical foundations of and computational methods for optimization or stochastic models, including risk analysis.
		Research also may be undertaken to develop methodologies for the design, planning, and/or control of systems in a variety of application domains.
	www.coe.berkeley.edu /academics/ieor.html (526 words)

	The Math Forum - Math Library - Operations Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		A short article designed to provide an introduction to operations research, which may be figuratively described as the study of optimal resource allocation.
		This presentation in the form of a research paper provides a general solution algorithm for a large class of problems with linear constraints and a continuous objective function.
		The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel School of Education.
	mathforum.org /library/topics/operations_research (2192 words)

	School of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
		Cornell Operations Research is dedicated to advancing the field of Operations Research through our talented students, scientific discovery, collaborative work with business and industry, and academic outreach.
		Operations Research (OR) emphasizes optimizing organizational and system performance using advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions.
		From Bioterrorism to Natural Disasters The School of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering and Weill Cornell Team to Address Public Health Challenges of the New Century.
	www.orie.cornell.edu (258 words)

	operations research @ stanford
		The broad applicability of its core topics places operations research at the heart of many important contemporary problems such as communication network management, statistical learning, supply-chain management, pricing and revenue management, financial engineering, market design, bio-informatics, production scheduling, energy and environmental policy, and transportation logistics, to name a few.
		Operations research offers a wide variety of career opportunities in industry, public service, and academia—applying operations research methods to improve how organizations or engineering systems perform, developing products that leverage operations research tools, consulting, conducting research, or teaching.
		The program has graduated generations of operations researchers, many of whom are current leaders in the field.
	or.stanford.edu (229 words)

	Operations Research Department--Naval Postgraduate School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Operations Research (OR) originated during World War II as a response to tactical problems relating to the efficient operation of weapon systems, and to operational problems relating to the deployment and employment of military forces.
		More formally, it is the development and application of mathematical models, statistical analyses, simulations, analytical reasoning and common sense to the understanding and improvement of real-world operations.
		Analysis is a key word; NPS operations researchers frequently influence decisions and serve as agents for change.
	www.nps.navy.mil /opnsrsch (471 words)

	Mathematics and Operations Research in Industry
		Operations Research is a splendid area for graduates of mathematics to use their knowledge and skills in creative ways to solve complex problems and have an impact on critical decisions.
		I knew of the traffic studies and other research at GM R & D through meetings and their publications, and was interested to gain experience of applied research in industry.
		What excites me about my research is combining ideas from different subject areas, like math, computer science, statistics, and operations research, to develop novel modeling approaches and solutions for large-scale problems.
	www.maa.org /features/012304mathinindustry.html (2035 words)

	Cornell Engineering : Operations Research and Industrial Engineering (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Operations Research and Industrial Engineering is the science of rational decision making and the study, design and integration of complex situations and systems with the goal of predicting system behavior and improving or optimizing system performance.
		Graduates of Cornell’s School of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering work for companies that specialize in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain management, consulting, financial services, information technologies, or transportation as well as universities and industrial or governmental research groups.
		Operations Research professionals may be theoreticians or practitioners and work in academia, industry, public service.
	www.engineering.cornell.edu /programs/departments-schools/operations-research-industrial-engineering (254 words)

	RUTCOR - Rutgers Center of Operations Research
		Operations research is an interdisciplinary field that emerged during World War II when scientists, engineers, and mathematicians were asked to develop ways to make the most effective use of limited military resources.
		Since then, operations research has been widely applied by industry and government in making decisions about the use of scarce resources and in solving problems involving complex design, allocation, planning, or logistics elements.
		today, operations research is seen as an essential tool to help improve efficiency of business and management.
	rutcor.rutgers.edu (100 words)

	Optima, Operations Research & Management Science
		All of Optima's systems are developed with a framework derived from operations research.
		Some of the primary tools used by operations researchers are statistics, optimization, stochastics, queuing theory, game theory, graph theory, and simulation.
		Other definitions of operations research can be found at Mathworld or Informs.
	www.optimainc.com /or.htm (170 words)

	ISE_Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Operations Research is a branch of industrial and systems engineering that deals with a scientific approach to solving problems faced by decision makers.
		Broadly defined, this field deals with the efficient design and operation of person- machine systems, usually seeking to determine an optimal or effective utilization and allocation of scarce resources.
		A capstone course in modeling that enhances the understanding of the use of OR tools and concepts in practice is also a part of this program of study.
	ise.vt.edu /Operations_Research.htm (404 words)

	William and Mary Computational Operations Research -- Home Page
		The discipline of operations research operations research is distinguished by its emphasis on modeling real world systems and analyzing their behavior using a variety of mathematical and computational techniques.
		Although the origins of operations research stem from research into military operations conducted during World War II, the scope of operations research today encompasses a variety of problems in business, engineering, and economics, as well as the social and physical sciences.
		Career opportunities in operations research are found in industry, in government and at academic institutions.
	www.math.wm.edu /~leemis/or.html (1077 words)

	CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences - Operations Research
		Operations Research (OR) is the process of making informed decisions about the planning and operations of large and complex systems when resources are scarce.
		Adaptive Supply Networks - partnership research into new technologies for decision harmony in supply networks, with an emphasis on the agribusiness, health and manufacturing sectors.
		We worked as the Operations Research Group from 1992 to 2003, and during this time our engagements with industry clients proved our ability to apply our skills in a diverse range of application areas, create products and carry out independent scientific research resulting in peer-refereed publications.
	www.cmis.csiro.au /or (184 words)

	Operations Research - Program Overview
		The Operations Research (OR) Program at the University of Delaware is designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in the theories and methods of economics, engineering, mathematics and statistics in order to analyze problems from a systems approach.
		Programs of study are tailored to student and faculty interests and emphasize research.
		Course work includes a core in operations research, optimization, statistics, and applied probability, in addition to supporting courses related to areas of application.
	ag.udel.edu /frec/grad/ORfrecgrad.htm (155 words)

	Operations Research
		The mission of Operations Research is to serve the entire Operations Research (OR) community, including practitioners, researchers, educators, and students.
		Operations Research, as the flagship journal of our profession, strives to publish results that are truly insightful.
		Thus, the major criteria for acceptance of a paper in Operations Research are that the paper is important to more than a small subset of the OR community, contains important insights, and makes a substantial contribution to the field that will stand the test of time.
	or.pubs.informs.org (154 words)

	Operations Research/Management Science Today
		Operations research and management science are interdisciplinary sciences aimed at solving operational and societal problems arising in all areas of industry, business and government.
		In "The 'Net' Effect," Douglas Samuelson shows how Operations Research played an important role in the major transformation of tactics, strategy and doctrine during the war in Iraq.
		In cooperation with IFORS (the International Federation of Operations Research Societies) we are pleased to offer greatly reduced subscription rates to individual members of IFORS membership societies.
	www.lionhrtpub.com /ORMS.shtml (262 words)

	Amazon.com: Mathematics for Operations Research: Books: W. H. Marlow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Operations Research Problem Solver (Problem Solvers) by The Staff of REA
		But beware if you encounter mathematical difficulties in your operations research course : this is not a cookbook.
		I would buy this book as a supplement to a "proper" math course on operations research, or for a course with applications in mind.
	www.amazon.com /Mathematics-Operations-Research-W-Marlow/dp/0486677230 (730 words)

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