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Operations Research: Using Duality and Sensitivity Analysis to Interpret Linear Programming Solutions

Introduces and explains how to use duality theory and sensitivity analysis to interpret linear programming solutions. Part of the Performance Excellence in the Wood Products Industry publication series.

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Dec 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Statistical Process Control: Part 1, An Introduction

Provides background information about statistical process control, a technique for continuous quality improvement. Part of the Performance Excellence in the Wood Products Industry publication series.

Scott Leavengood, James E. Reeb | Mar 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: An Introduction to Models and Probability Concepts

This publication is the first in a series describing operations research (OR) techniques that can help forest products managers solve complex problems. It introduces basic concepts of models and probability. Part of ...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Dec 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: Using the Graphical Method to Solve Linear Programs

Explains how linear programming (an operations research method for optimizing the allocation of resources) is a useful tool for managers planning single or multiple manufacturing facilities. Includes step-by-step ...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Dec 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: Using the Simplex Method to Solve Linear Programming Maximization Problems

A key problem faced by managers is how to allocate scarce resources among activities or projects. This publication describes linear programming (LP), a method of allocating resources in an optimal way. Part of the...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Dec 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)