15.066J / 2.851J / 3.83J System Optimization and Analysis for Manufacturing, Summer 2003
As this diagram shows, industrial decision-making is interdisciplinary. (Diagram by Prof. Jérémie Gallien.)
Highlights of this Course
Assignments give students hands-on experience at solving problems and developing models. The case studies and other
readings provide examples of how system optimization is used in business today.
Course Description
One objective of 15.066J is to introduce modeling, optimization and simulation, as it applies to the study and analysis of manufacturing systems for decision support. The introduction of optimization models and algorithms provide a framework to think about a wide range of issues that arise in manufacturing systems. The second objective is to expose students to a wide range of applications for these methods and models, and to integrate this material with their introduction to operations management.
Technical Requirements
Microsoft® Excel software is recommended for viewing the .xls files found on this course site. Free Microsoft® Excel viewer software can also be used to view the .xls files. Microsoft® PowerPoint® software is recommended for viewing the .ppt files in this section. Free Microsoft® PowerPoint® viewer software can also be used to view the .ppt files.
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