Basic linear programming model

1. Discuss proposed analysis tool for project
   1. Basic linear programming model might be best
   2. Not enough time to get accurate data for the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) tool
      1. Do we want to create simulated data points and use AHP?
      2. Does the paper have to be a real problem or can it be fabricated?

1. Discuss responsibilities for project
   1. Introduction and Statement of Problem completed – Chad
   2. To do:
      1. Definition of variables – Colleen (completed by Monday 11/23)
      2. Objective statement with explanation – Colleen (Completed by Monday 11/23)
      3. Identifying constraints – me (Completed
      4. Model formulation with explanation – me (Completed
      5. Solving the model – me (Completed
      6. Conclusion – Hitesh (Completed by Monday 11/30)

1. Timeline for deliverables
   1. Completed project: December 2

Project Outline

Section 1

-Introduction

-What decision making tools can be applied

Section 2

-Find literature relating to the topic

-Discuss literature

Section 3

-Describe the specific problem you want to solve

Section 4

-Analysis

-Solve the problem

Section 5

-Explicitly state your recommendations based upon the analysis from the previous section

Section 6

-Develop an action plan that brings your recommendation to the level of implementation.

Section 7

-Simulate your expectations, and hoped-for results if your recommendations are implemented. The section may also contain a cost and benefit analysis.

Section 8

-The project should culminate in a section devoted to conclusion and future work

• Should highlight what you could not do (“and be modest about it!”)

-Which other avenues are open to take the project you were involved in, to its next higher level?

“The report encapsulating your project should be self-contained, meaningful, and useful.”