Optimization & solvers
Complex problems may involve a large number of decisions with interacting effects. Optimization tools help automate the search for decision strategies that maximize objectives (or minimize costs) subject to constraints. Analytica Optimizer uses influence diagrams to make it much easier to organize information around your problem compared to traditional math programming tools. Analytica automatically selects the most appropriate solver, whether linear or nonlinear programming, and mixed integer programming (MIP).
EV charging: win-win for utilities & ratepayers?
Will rapid adoption of electric vehicles stress the electric grid? Learn about a utility model that could reduce rates and increase utility earnings.
Electric vehicle charging scheduling & station location via operations research
The electric vehicle (EV) is back and more beautiful, in the form of the Tesla and Rivian trucks, among others. Both supply and demand in this market are growing, and web ...
Energy optimization of buildings through customer usage & surveys
On the road to downtown, a façade of clouds hover about the forest of buildings. Air pollution is quite noticeable to the naked eye, but the lit rooms in skyscrapers at midnight ...
An optimal Valentine’s date
“You know, Valentine’s Day reminds me of the optimal stopping problem.” Not sure if this phrase was uttered elsewhere, but, this is the sort of water cooler conversations...
Smart grid electricity management & decision analytics
To smart or not to smart, that is the question! Except, despite what our TV offerings often display, going smart is always the best choice. Like any human-made system, we should...
See how marketing agencies use decision analytics
Marketing Evolution is a leading consulting group dedicated to helping marketers maximize ROI for their advertising budgets. Improving yield on marketing budgets is big business.
Better workforce planning with social network analysis
Your company must decide on which revenue streams to scale up or down to hit a major goal in the future. You may not have a team ready with the scientific and data acrobatic chops ...
