A Contextual Approach for Designing and Using OR Quantitative Models
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چکیده
Practitioners of Operations Research (OR) traditionally concentrate on mathematical and computational aspects of quantitative models, sometimes resulting in risky implementation or early model obsolescence. We propose an approach, inspired by system concepts and technology management, which includes softer influences, such as decision frequency, model life cycle and technological stage of management, to help modeling and model management decisions. Some graphic indicators are developed to help diagnosis and conception.
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