Operations Research

Description

On completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop optimal solutions for several managerial problems applying the Linear Programming technique. 2. Determine the least total transportation cost in one stage supply chain. 3. Assign tasks in an optimum allocation. 4. Link curriculum with practical life examples using computer programs. 5. Recommend decisions according to available resources and information as in linear programming applications. 6. Practice and activate the quantitative analysis in applied managerial issues and critical activities. (PLO 2.2) 7. Conduct research and data analysis to enhance innovation and solve problems of local and international institutions. 8. Organize time to accomplish business objectives effectively using softwares. 9. Adopt leadership skills and teamwork in different cultures in the national and international community.

Program

Logistics and Supply chain Management

Objectives

• The course aims at: -Providing students with an understanding of Operations Research (OR) as a quantitative approach in decision making, and solving managerial problems. -Adopting a conceptual understanding of quantitative decision making procedures through systematic procedures that includes defining the problem, acquiring input data, developing a model, developing a solution. -Distinguishing between different quantitative decision-making tools such as Linear Programming and its application in transportation and logistics field, Project Management.