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Mapa conceptual sobre el método de programación lineal.

The document discusses Operations Research, its historical origins during World War II, and its application across various fields such as logistics, finance, and healthcare. It emphasizes the significance of linear programming in optimizing resources, improving decision-making, and reducing operational costs for organizations. The conclusion highlights linear programming as an essential tool for enhancing efficiency and competitiveness in modern industries.

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Mapa conceptual sobre el método de programación lineal.

The document discusses Operations Research, its historical origins during World War II, and its application across various fields such as logistics, finance, and healthcare. It emphasizes the significance of linear programming in optimizing resources, improving decision-making, and reducing operational costs for organizations. The conclusion highlights linear programming as an essential tool for enhancing efficiency and competitiveness in modern industries.

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Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Facultad de Contaduría Pública y Administración

Licenciatura en Negocios Internacionales


Investigación de Operaciones

Actividad ponderada 1.1. Mapa conceptual sobre el método de


programación lineal.

Ernesto Alejandro Villareal Alvarado

Nombre y matricula del estudiante


Álvarez de la Rosa Michelle 2096027
De la Garza Riojas Juan de Dios 2095699
Jaramillo Guerra Noelia Aydin 2120669
Mendoza Acuña Alberto Xavier 2043899
Ruiz Treviño Guillermo 2122030
Vélez Casas Raymundo 2179870

Grupo 4Gi
Enero-junio2025
Monterrey, Nuevo León, 3 de marzo de 2025
Introduction
Operations Research originated during World War II when the Allies needed to
optimize the use of their limited military resources. During this period, teams of
mathematicians, physicists, and engineers developed analytical models and
techniques to improve strategic planning, optimize transportation routes, and
efficiently allocate resources. After the war, the success of these techniques led to
their adoption in industry and business, expanding into various sectors such as
manufacturing, economics, and logistics. It is defined as a mathematical and analytical
discipline focused on the optimization of processes and decision-making. Its goal is to
provide quantitative tools that help solve complex problems by minimizing costs and
maximizing benefits. The nature of Operations Research is interdisciplinary, combining
knowledge from mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, and
engineering. It relies on quantitative models to represent real-world problems, with a
structured and systematic approach to optimization.

Due to its flexibility and applicability, Operations Research is used in various fields. In
logistics and transportation, it helps optimize distribution routes, reduce operational
costs, and improve fleet planning. In production and manufacturing, it aids in inventory
management, production planning, and resource optimization in factories. In finance
and economics, it is used to model investments, manage risks, and optimize
investment portfolios. In healthcare and hospitals, it facilitates medical resource
allocation, shift optimization, and medication inventory control. In the
telecommunications and networking sector, it contributes to the design and
optimization of communication infrastructures and efficient data traffic management.
Finally, in the public and military sector, it is employed in strategic planning, budget
allocation, and emergency management.
Conceptual Map
Conclusion

The importance of linear programming is evident in its ability to provide optimal


solutions to complex, large-scale problems faced by businesses and organizations. By
minimizing costs, maximizing benefits, or allocating resources efficiently, companies
can significantly improve their competitiveness and achieve their goals more
effectively. Linear programming is widely used in various fields such as operations
research, logistics, engineering, and supply chain management, proving its versatility
and relevance in modern industries.

Key benefits of linear programming include resource optimization, ensuring that


materials, time, and workforce are used efficiently, and improved decision-making,
offering data-driven insights to help organizations make informed choices. It also
contributes to reducing operational costs by eliminating waste and efficient planning,
helping businesses streamline processes and avoid unnecessary delays.

These advantages demonstrate why linear programming is an essential tool for


organizations looking to enhance efficiency and maintain competitiveness in a
demanding business environment. Its ability to solve complex problems and offer
optimal solutions makes it indispensable across industries. If you're looking to improve
your company's efficiency and reach your goals more effectively, implementing linear
programming techniques can be a valuable strategy.
Bibliography

• programacionpro.com & programacionpro.com. (2024, 18 agosto). ¿Alguna


vez te has preguntado por qué la programación lineal es tan Leer más?
ProgramaciónPro. https://programacionpro.com/la-importancia-de-la-
programacion-lineal-en-el-mundo-actual/

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