Operations Research

Operations Research, or simply OR, is an interdisciplinary science which deploys scientific methods like mathematical modeling, statistics, and algorithms to decision making in complex real-world problems which are concerned with coordination and execution of the operations within an organization. The nature of organization is essentially immaterial. The eventual intention behind using this science is to elicit a best possible solution to a problem scientifically, which improves or optimizes the performance of an organization or process.

Applications of OR can be found in business, healthcare, financial engineering, military, supply chain management, manufacturing, public policy and more.

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