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4 uses for optimization in software

Optimization is often highlighted in supply chain contexts – routing, scheduling, inventory, and other tangible, visible problems. This post explores a few use cases in computing and software.

Optimization, the OR universe, and everything: In conversation with Karla Hoffman

Are AI, ML, and OR the same or different? Is operations research a solved problem? How do you know if you’re ready for optimization? We asked industry veteran Karla Hoffman these questions and more.

A 2022 Look Back and 2023 Preview

2022 was a big year: the next-gen Nextmv platform, multi-paradigm solving, INFORMS, curling in Montreal. 2023 has even more goodness in store.

Release roundup: Nextmv CLI & SDK, MIP solving, and more templates

Catch up on the latest from Nextmv, including a CLI-guided workflow, our customizable SDK, a new MIP solving interface, and models for PagerDuty scheduling and more.

Create optimized PagerDuty on-call rotation schedules with decision automation

I retired our on-call scheduling spreadsheet — and you can too. Here’s how I built a custom decision model that generates and sends optimized schedules to the PagerDuty API.

A new interface for MIP solving with Nextmv

Nextmv makes it possible to build and run a customizable MIP model in minutes. We show you how with a meal allocation problem featuring bunnies, carrots, and endives.