Representation Schemes for Mathematical Programming Models

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Frederic Murphy

Temple University - Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Edward A. Stohr

Stevens Institute of Technology - School of Business

Ajay Asthana

affiliation not provided to SSRN

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Date Written: September 1988

Abstract

Because of the difficulties often experienced in formulating andunderstanding large scale models, much current research is directedtowards developing systems to support the construction andunderstanding of management science models. This paper discusses sixdifferent methods for representing mathematical programming modelsduring the formulation phase of the modeling process. The approachesdiscussed in the paper include algebra, three different kinds ofgraphical schemes, a database-oriented approach and StructuredModeling. We emphasize representations that have graphical elementssuitable for incorporation in the interface to a modeling system. Thedifferent methods are compared using a common example and conclusionsare drawn as to their suitability for various modeling tasks andsituations.

Keywords: Modeling, mathematical programming, graphics

Suggested Citation

Murphy, Frederic and Stohr, Edward A. and Asthana, Ajay, Representation Schemes for Mathematical Programming Models (September 1988). NYU Working Paper No. IS-88-93, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1289721

Frederic Murphy (Contact Author)

Temple University - Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management ( email )

Philadelphia, PA 19122
United States

Edward A. Stohr

Stevens Institute of Technology - School of Business ( email )

Hoboken, NJ 07030
United States

Ajay Asthana

affiliation not provided to SSRN

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