Operations Research Quiz

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What is the total weight of the assessment in the course?

190 degrees

120 degrees

180 degrees

150 degrees (correct)

In which week is the first quiz scheduled?

Week 5 (correct)

Week 9

Week 7

Week 3

What is the title of the book by JURAJ STACHO?

Elementary Linear Programming with Applications

Introduction to Operations Research

Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms

Introduction to Operations Research Deterministic Models (correct)

Who is the instructor of the course OR IS 231?

Dr. Esmat Mohamed Abdel Moniem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of the final exam in the course?

90 degrees (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many degrees are allocated to each of the two quizzes?

30 degrees (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of OR technique?

Economics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern in the first step of the OR methodology?

Defining the problem objectives (C) Signup and view all the answers

At which step in the OR methodology do you determine how to collect data?

Step 2: Determining the data to be collected (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the seventh step in the OR methodology?

To validate the model's accuracy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a step in the OR methodology?

Understanding the system's interactions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of feedback loops in the OR methodology?

To facilitate iteration and improvement at all levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern in the fourth step of the OR methodology?

Choosing the right model (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the OR methodology?

To conduct a thorough analysis of a problem and develop a solution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of communicating results in OR analysis?

To convey complex ideas in layman's terms (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a crucial step in ensuring the success of an OR system?

Training users on the new system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using queuing models in OR analysis?

To improve system efficiency and reduce waiting times (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which company used integer programming to assign planes to routes?

Delta Airlines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual savings from the successful OR application at Hewlett Packard?

$280 million (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of the methodology of Operations Research?

Communicating results in layman's terms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of observing a system over time in OR analysis?

To ensure the system works properly and efficiently (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques was used in the successful OR application at Yellow Freight Systems?

Network models (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Operations Research

OR IS 231 is a course that covers the introduction to Operations Research.
The course is taught by Dr. Esmat Mohamed Abdel Moniem El Sayed at Misr University for Science and Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, Department of Information Systems.

Grading

The course assessment is based on the following weights:
- Quiz 1: 30 degrees (Week 5)
- Quiz 2: 30 degrees (Week 10)
- Final Exam (written): 90 degrees (Week 16)
- Total: 150 degrees

Text Books

The course uses the following textbooks:
- Hiller Liberman, "Introduction to Operations Research", 9th Ed., Mc Graw Hill, 2010
- Wayne L. Winston, "Operation Research: Applications and Algorithms", 9th Edition, Duxbury Press, Boston 2013
- Bernard Kolman & Robert E. Beck, "Elementary Linear Programming with applications", 8th Edition Academic Press Inc., New York, 2013
- Other textbooks mentioned

OR Techniques

The course covers the following OR techniques:
- Linear Programming
- Integer Programming
- Multi-criteria Decision Making
- Network Modeling
- Decision Analysis
- Simulation
- Forecasting
- Markov Process
- PERT/CPM
- Inventory System
- Queuing System

Methodology of Operations Research

The Seven Steps to a Good OR Analysis are:
- Define the problem and objectives
- Determine the type of data to be collected and how to collect it
- Choose a model and determine its accuracy
- Develop the model and choose decision variables
- Test the model and validate its results
- Implement the model and communicate results
- Monitor and evaluate the system over time

Successful OR Applications

Examples of successful OR applications include:
- Hewlett Packard (1998): Used queuing models to design buffers into production line, resulting in $280 million in annual savings
- Taco Bell (1998): Used IP, Forecasting, and Simulation to optimize employee scheduling, resulting in $13 million in annual savings
- Proctor & Gamble (1997): Used transportation models to redesign production and distribution system, resulting in $200 million in annual savings
- Delta Airlines (1994): Used Integer Programming to assign planes to routes, resulting in $100 million in annual savings
- AT&T (1993): Used queuing models and simulation to design call center, resulting in $750 million in annual savings
- Yellow Freight Systems, Inc. (1992): Used network models to design trucking network, resulting in $17.3 million in annual savings

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Introduction to Operations Research, covering lectured materials from Dr. Esmat Mohamed Abdel Moniem El Sayed at Misr University for Science and Technology. Assessment of understanding of key concepts in Operations Research.