Browsing by Author "Gupta, Narain"
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An expanded database structure for a class of multi-period, stochastic mathematical programming models for process industries
Gupta, Narain; Fourer, Robert; Dutta, Goutam (Elsevier, 2014)We introduce a multiple scenario, multiple period, optimization-based decision support system (DSS) for strategic planning in a process industry. The DSS is based on a two stage stochastic linear program (SLP) with recourse ... -
An expanded database structure for a class of multiperiod, stochastic mathematical programming models for process industries
Gupta, Narain; Dutta, Goutam; Fourer, Robert (IIM Ahmedabad, 2013-12-05)We introduce a multiple scenario, multiple period, optimization-based decision support system (DSS) for strategic planning in a process industry. The DSS is based on a two stage stochastic linear program (SLP) with recourse ... -
An integrated decision support system for strategic supply chain optimisation in process industries: the case of a zinc company
Dutta, Goutham; Gupta, Narain; Tiwari, Manoj K. (Taylor & Francis, 2018-04-24)We introduce a menu-driven user-friendly decision support system (DSS) for supply chain planning based on optimisation. The DSS is based on a multi-source (supplier), multi-destination (warehouse) network having multiple ... -
An introduction to the aluminum industry and survey of or applications in an integrated aluminum plant
Dutta, Goutam; Apujani, Payal; Gupta, Narain (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2016-04-01)Worldwide, the manufacturing industry is now aiming for competitive advantage and increased profits. To remain competitive, a manufacturing company needs to use tools that provide it with a distinctive competitive edge. ... -
A multi-period two stage stochastic programming based decision support system for strategic planning in process industries: a case of an integrated iron and steel company
Gupta, Narain; Dutta, Goutam; Fourer, Robert (Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 2014)The paper introduces the application of a generic, multiple period, two stage stochastic programming based Decision Support System (DSS) in an integrated steel company. We demonstrate that a generic, user friendly stochastic ... -
New decision support system for strategic planning in process industries: computational results
Dutta, Goutam; Gupta, Narain; Mandal, Jasashwi; Tiwarid, Manoj Kr. (Elsevier, 2018-10)The impact of a Stochastic Linear Programming (SLP) based Decision Support System in a manufacturing company, such as an integrated aluminum plant, is measured by two important parameters, the VSS and EVPI. With the real ... -
An Optimization-Based Decision Support System for Strategic Planning in a Process Industry: The Case of an Aluminum Company in India
Datta, Goutam; Gupta, Narain; Fourer, Robert (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2008)We describe how a generic multi-period optimization-based decision support system (DSS) can be used for strategic planning in process industries. The DSS is built on five fundamental elements- materials, facilities, ... -
Stochastic optimization based decision support system for strategic planning in process industries
Gupta, Narain (2008)Increased competitive pressure due to globalization has forced Indian companies to look for scientific methods of planning their operations, and efficient utilization of available resources.Recent surveys and literature ...