Solving The Most Told Stories in Operations Research: A Collection of Classic and Contemporary Tales
OR has a long history of success in solving real-world problems, and many of these successes have been told as stories. These stories are often used to illustrate the power of OR and its ability to make a difference in the world.
Edited 9.23.23, Originally Titled: “The Most Told Stories in Operations Research: A Collection of Classic and Contemporary Tales”
Storytelling is an important tool for communicating the value of OR. Stories can be used to capture the attention of audiences, to illustrate complex concepts, and to make the value of OR more tangible.
The stories of the traveling salesman, the newsvendor, the queueing problem, the inventory problem, the scheduling problem, the transportation problem, and the game theory problem have all been used to solve real-world problems throughout history.
These are just a few of the most told stories in OR. There are many other stories that illustrate the power of OR to solve real-world problems. These stories can be used to teach students about the principles of OR, to inspire them to use OR to solve…
