Browsing Working Papers by Author "Fourer, Robert"
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Database structure for a class of multi-period mathematical programming models
Dutta, Goutam; Fourer, Robert (2009-12-14)We introduce how a generic multi-period optimization based decision support system (DSS) can be used for strategic and operational planning in a company with five fundamental elements, namely Materials, Facilities, Activities, ... -
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 ... -
Multi - period optimization based decision support system for strategic and operations planning
Dutta, Goutam; Fourer, Robert (2009-12-12)We discuss how a generic multi-period optimization based decision support system (DSS) can be used for strategic and operational planning in a company with five fundamental elements, namely, Materials, Facilities, Activities, ... -
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 ... -
Optimization-based decision support system for strategic and operational planning in process industries
Dutta, Goutam; Fourer, Robert (2010-01-16)We describe how a generic multi-period optimization-based decision support system (DSS) can be used for strategic and operational planning in process industries. Built on five fundamental elements - materials, facilities, ... -
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, ... -
Survey of mathematical programming applications in integrated steel plants
Dutta, Goutam; Fourer, Robert (2009-12-14)Mathematical programming techniques were used in the steel industry as early as 1958, and many applications of optimization in steel production have been reported since then. In this survey, we summarize published applications ...