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Chapter 2 : Overview of the OR modeling Approach Mathematical method of OR - quantitative techniques form the main part of what is known about OR. Usual phases of OR study is the following: 2011/1/31 Introduction to Operations Research Page 1 OR School of Management，HUST Usual Phase of OR Study Define the problem of interest and gather relevant data. Formulate a mathematical model to represent the problem. Develop a computer-base procedure for deriving solution to the problem from the model. Test the model and refine it as needed. Prepare for the ongoing application of the model as proscribed implement 2011/1/31 Introduction to Operations Research Page 2 OR School of Management，HUST 2.1 Define the Problem and Gather Data Determining appropriate objective for the problem to be considered. For entire organization, usually the objective that are formulated should be those of entire organization – OR study seeks solution that are optimal for overall organization rather than suboptimal solution that are best for only one component. For profit-making organization, OR study use long-run profit maximization as the sole objective. However, many profit-making organization do not use this approach and use satisfactory profits combined with other objective. 2011/1/31 Introduction to Operations Research Page 3 OR School of Management，HUST 2.1 Define the Problem and Gather Data Gathering relevant data about the problem OR team spend large amount of time gathering relevant data to provide the needed input of the mathematical model. Install a new Management Information System to collect the necessary data and spend time trying to i