Mathematical optimization in healthcare is often directed to staff scheduling, and while ensuring that the right amount of nurses are in the right place at the right time is essential, it can do much more. Optimizer tools like IBM CPLEX can revolutionize the healthcare industry in ways you didn’t think of before. This article explores … Read more

A mine operation can only perform as well as its schedule. When it comes to mining scheduling, several pieces and activities are involved that, if properly managed, ensure the efficiency and profitability of production. Mining scheduling can be done using different tools; Gantt charts and spreadsheets are often the first choices many plants use. They … Read more

In investing there is the challenge of determining how much to invest in stocks and bonds. Stocks tend to have a higher average return but more volatility (price fluctuation and risk of loss), while bonds tend to have lower average returns and see lower price volatility. How much any investor allocates to each asset depends … Read more