Dear Colleagues,
Mathematical optimization and related approaches from the operations research field play a significant role in effectively solving complex problems on a wide variety of areas. Although these techniques are frequently associated with operations management, there is a record of successful applications in very different contexts. This Special Issue aims to be a platform to disseminate the recent advances on the field in the most distinct application areas. A non-exhaustive list of topics is as follows:
- Integer linear programming and combinatorial optimization approaches;
- Exact optimization algorithms: branch-and-bound, polyhedral approaches, decomposition-based methods, reformulations;
- Heuristics, meta-heuristics, matheuristics and model-based metaheuristics for integer linear programming and combinatorial optimization;
- Real-world applications in industry and services: operations management, supply chain management, logistics and transportation, scheduling, production management and distribution, warehousing, location, energy, telecommunications, project management, and healthcare;
- Optimization software and decision support systems
More information in: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/mathematics/special_issues/Oper_Res_Optim
Cláudio Alves (claudio@dps.uminho.pt)
Telmo Pinto (telmo.pinto@uc.pt)
Guest Editors
Telmo Pinto
University of Coimbra • Faculty of Sciences and Technology
DEM • Pólo II • Rua Luís Reis Santos | 3030-788 • Coimbra • Portugal
Tel: +351 239 790 717 (Ext: 441402)
