Decision Support for Logistics Management

What it is about

You will gain an overview of mathematical modeling approaches and computer-assisted decision support for typical logistical questions. In the end you will be able to assign real logistical problems to a known problem type, assess the limits of optimization, and formulate suitable decision-support solutions.

What you will be able to do

• Recognize known problem types in practice
• Assess the limits of optimization
• Understand the concept of Decision Sciences and Decision Support Systems
• Formulate mathematical modeling approaches for logistical problems
• Tackle SPP, TPP, TSP, VRP, WLP, OP, TOP and CPP

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying the concepts, models and examples
• ÜbungenSolving examples; students work on problems individually and with guidance
• HausaufgabenDeepening and applying the lecture material for self-check
• DiskussionenDiscussing application questions and limits of the approaches

Teaching method

• PräsentationenDelivery of content and visualization of the models
• in-class exercisesJoint solving of examples and independent practice by students
• homeworksDeepening and independent application of the material
• discussionsReflection on application limits and real-world examples