Communicating Optimization Results

This project explores the dynamic between experts and users of complicated optimization models that are used in planning global supply chains. After conducting a comprehensive literature review on optimization modeling, communication methods, and data visualization, we surveyed a group of solver application users from our sponsor company to determine where best to focus our recommendations. The survey results led us to build our conclusions around ways to improve user training and interface design to improve communication through better understanding of the optimization tool.

Authors: Drake Bailey and Dan Skempton
Advisor: Dr. Edgar Blanco