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Which guideline emphasizes the importance of organizing data before building the model?
Which guideline emphasizes the importance of organizing data before building the model?
What is a key limitation when solving linear programming problems graphically?
What is a key limitation when solving linear programming problems graphically?
Why should numeric constraints not be embedded in formulas according to spreadsheet design guidelines?
Why should numeric constraints not be embedded in formulas according to spreadsheet design guidelines?
What best describes the importance of using color, shading, and borders in spreadsheets?
What best describes the importance of using color, shading, and borders in spreadsheets?
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What relationship should be maintained according to the design guidelines?
What relationship should be maintained according to the design guidelines?
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Why should long and complex calculations be divided into several cells in a spreadsheet?
Why should long and complex calculations be divided into several cells in a spreadsheet?
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What characterizes prescriptive spreadsheet models?
What characterizes prescriptive spreadsheet models?
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Which tool in Excel is used for optimization in prescriptive models?
Which tool in Excel is used for optimization in prescriptive models?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of optimization problems?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of optimization problems?
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What is the main purpose of using Monte Carlo simulation in spreadsheet modeling?
What is the main purpose of using Monte Carlo simulation in spreadsheet modeling?
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Which of the following describes decision variables in optimization models?
Which of the following describes decision variables in optimization models?
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In relaying choices for decision-making, what is a key benefit of what-if models?
In relaying choices for decision-making, what is a key benefit of what-if models?
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Which aspect of decision-making do optimization problems generally involve?
Which aspect of decision-making do optimization problems generally involve?
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Which component is essential in the structure of decisions made by a manager?
Which component is essential in the structure of decisions made by a manager?
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What describes decision making under risk?
What describes decision making under risk?
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What is the first step in the six steps of decision making?
What is the first step in the six steps of decision making?
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Which criterion is categorized as an optimistic approach in decision making under uncertainty?
Which criterion is categorized as an optimistic approach in decision making under uncertainty?
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In the decision-making process, what happens after an alternative is chosen?
In the decision-making process, what happens after an alternative is chosen?
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What is the primary focus of linear programming (LP) problems in resource allocation?
What is the primary focus of linear programming (LP) problems in resource allocation?
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When faced with an order that cannot be completely filled by its own production capacity, what must a company decide?
When faced with an order that cannot be completely filled by its own production capacity, what must a company decide?
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What is the goal in an investment problem within finance?
What is the goal in an investment problem within finance?
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In the transportation problem, what is the primary objective?
In the transportation problem, what is the primary objective?
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What type of problems does the blending problem typically involve?
What type of problems does the blending problem typically involve?
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What is a characteristic of mixed integer-linear programming (MILP) in the context of blending problems?
What is a characteristic of mixed integer-linear programming (MILP) in the context of blending problems?
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What is a fundamental assumption of the transportation problem?
What is a fundamental assumption of the transportation problem?
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Which of the following best describes the application of linear programming in logistics?
Which of the following best describes the application of linear programming in logistics?
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What is the primary objective of the transportation problem?
What is the primary objective of the transportation problem?
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In which type of problem does the amount of flow exiting an arc differ from the amount entering the arc?
In which type of problem does the amount of flow exiting an arc differ from the amount entering the arc?
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What kind of problems do maximum flow problems typically address?
What kind of problems do maximum flow problems typically address?
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Which statement accurately describes the minimal spanning tree problem?
Which statement accurately describes the minimal spanning tree problem?
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Integer linear programming problems result when decision variables are restricted to which type of values?
Integer linear programming problems result when decision variables are restricted to which type of values?
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What does an integrality condition ensure in linear programming?
What does an integrality condition ensure in linear programming?
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Which of the following describes the objective of the maximal flow problem?
Which of the following describes the objective of the maximal flow problem?
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How is the minimal spanning tree problem generally solved?
How is the minimal spanning tree problem generally solved?
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What distinguishes integer variables from continuous variables in a problem?
What distinguishes integer variables from continuous variables in a problem?
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What is the principal outcome when the integrality conditions are dropped in the LP relaxation of an ILP?
What is the principal outcome when the integrality conditions are dropped in the LP relaxation of an ILP?
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When comparing ILP and its LP relaxation solutions, which statement is true?
When comparing ILP and its LP relaxation solutions, which statement is true?
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Why is rounding not a reliable method for obtaining feasible solutions?
Why is rounding not a reliable method for obtaining feasible solutions?
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What is the purpose of a suboptimality tolerance factor in ILP packages?
What is the purpose of a suboptimality tolerance factor in ILP packages?
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What process does the branch and bound algorithm follow to solve ILP problems?
What process does the branch and bound algorithm follow to solve ILP problems?
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What happens when the objective value for LP relaxation is $64,306 and an integer solution is found at $61,090?
What happens when the objective value for LP relaxation is $64,306 and an integer solution is found at $61,090?
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When might integer solutions not be guaranteed from the LP relaxation of an ILP?
When might integer solutions not be guaranteed from the LP relaxation of an ILP?
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Study Notes
Spreadsheet Models
- Spreadsheet models are mathematical and logical models
- Often referred to as "what-if" models
- Frequently used business analytics tools
- Easy-to-use sophisticated mathematical and logical functions
- Allow for instantaneous recalculation of outputs after input changes
- Less expensive than specialized software packages
- Often pre-installed on computers
- Considered reasonable and user-friendly
Make-versus-Buy Decision
- Total manufacturing cost is the sum of fixed and variable costs
- Fixed costs remain constant regardless of production quantity
- Variable costs depend on and change with production quantity
- Make-versus-buy decisions compare in-house manufacturing costs with outsourcing costs
Influence Diagram for Nowlin Plastics
- Visual representation of the influence relationships in a model
- Arrows connect nodes to illustrate influence between them
- Right diagram depicts manufacturing versus outsourcing costs for bowling plastics
- Modular approach simplifies modeling
General Principles of Spreadsheet Model Design and Construction
- Separate parameters from the model—update parameters without disrupting formulas
- Document the model with clear labels and formatting
- Use simple, easily maintained formulas
Descriptive and Predictive Spreadsheet Models
- Decision-making is complex due to uncertainty and numerous options
- Spreadsheet "what-if" models are descriptive models that help deal with uncertainty
- Predictive models can be built from data in spreadsheets using Excel tools like regression and exponential smoothing
Prescriptive Spreadsheet Models
- Simulation and optimization models are prescriptive
- Monte Carlo simulations use a random value generation for uncertain inputs
- Optimizing models aim to maximize or minimize an objective with constraints
- Excel Solver optimizes models by maximizing or minimizing objectives with constraints
10 Optimization and Linear Programming
- Decision-making involves optimization
- Facing decisions with limited resources (e.g., class schedules, land use, worker availability)
- Optimization models involve inputs, decision variables, objective functions, and constraints
- Objective functions are maximized or minimized, subject to constraints
Linear Programming (LP) Problems
- LP is a type of optimization problem
- Involves linear functions and constraints
- Excel spreadsheets can solve LP problems
Product Mix Problem
- Multiple products compete for finite resources
- Companies determine optimal product proportions to maximize revenue and profits
Spreadsheet Design Guidelines
- Organize data; build model around data
- Avoid embedding numeric constraints in formulas
- Related items should be physically located together
- Use easy-to-copy formulas
- Left-to-right, top-to-bottom organization
- Use visual aids like color, shading, borders, and protection to distinguish parameters.
Make-Versus-Buy Decision
- Decisions about allocating scarce resources
- Spreadsheet models are good for making decisions that maximize efficiency by optimally assigning tasks or resources.
Investment Problem
- Manufacturing companies need to plan production and inventory for future periods.
- Demand forecasts and resource constraints are taken into account to define optimal production and inventory levels for various time periods based on economic considerations.
Transportation Problem
- Network flow problems minimize distribution costs
- Distributing products from sources to destinations.
Blending Problem
- Optimal mix of ingredients
- Finding least costly mixtures of ingredients to produce a desired output (ex: Gasoline, Fertilizers)
- Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) blending problems
Production Planning Problem
- Crucial for manufacturing companies to plan resource allocation (production and inventory).
- Forecasting demand, considering resources, and determining production schedules.
11 Sensitivity Analysis
- Evaluating how changes in input values affect optimal solutions of a model.
- Understanding the impact of variability of input values on the model's optimal solution.
- Useful for managing uncertainty in input values, by analyzing the robustness of the models results.
Network Modeling
- Network flow problems: finding shortest paths, maximum flow, and other network-related problems.
12 Network Modeling
- Network flow problems: finding shortest paths, maximum flow, etc.
- Analyzing flows and related problems in networks.
13 Integer Linear Programming (ILP)
- Linear programming where some or all variables must be whole numbers
- Integrality conditions: integer constraints in LP models.
14 Aggregate Planning
- Planning production and inventory over a specific time horizon.
- Anticipating and meeting demand while balancing costs.
15 Simulation
- Experimentally testing the behavior of real-world systems, typically on a computer
- Testing strategies and understanding scenarios of variability.
16 Structuring Decisions
- Types of decision-making in uncertain environments, including structured and unstructured, with specific examples to each case.
Decision Making in Uncertainty (Six Steps)
- Define Problem
- List Possible Alternatives
- List possible outcomes or states of nature
- List the payoff of each combination of alternatives and outcomes
- Select a decision theory model
- Apply the model and make the decision
Decision Making under Risk & Uncertainty
- Decision-making considerations under both risk and uncertainty.
- Applying models involving probabilities and outcomes in cases that involve uncertainty.
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This quiz explores spreadsheet models, emphasizing their role as 'what-if' tools used in business analytics. Additionally, it covers the make-versus-buy decision process, comparing in-house versus outsourcing costs. Finally, influence diagrams specific to manufacturing contexts are discussed.
