We consider a profit maximization problem where we are asked to price a set of m items that are to be assigned to a set of n customers. The items can be represented as the edges of an undirected (multi)graph G, where an edge multiplicity larger than one corresponds to multiple copies of the same item. Each customer is interested in purchasing a bundle of edges of G, and we assume that each bund...

This study develops an applicable profit-oriented productivity indicator when producers pursue profit maximization and can recognize input and output prices. We define the indicator, inspired by the Luenberger indicator and the Nerlovian efficiency measurement, in terms of both quantity distance functions and profit. Hence, the study's first stage decomposes the profit-oriented productivity cha...

Linear programming is an <span lang="EN-US">operational research technique widely used to identify and optimize management decision. Its application encourages businesses increase their output. Instead, however, many organizations most commonly adopt the trial-and-error method. As such, companies find it challenging distribute scarce resources in a manner that maximizes profit. This study...