Caine, D.J.; Parker, B.J. - In: Management Decision 34 (1996) 4, pp. 46-53
Discusses the use of optimizing techniques such as linear programming (LP) in managerial decision making. Argues that … linear programming which can greatly enhance decision‐making effectiveness. Uses a simple example to contrast different … approaches to solving allocation type problems and concludes that linear programming should now become an essential tool within …