Optimization Techniques (MCA101) crash course, Online MCA, Semester 1:
This subject covers the core operations research techniques: linear programming with graphical, simplex and duality methods, transportation problems, queueing…
- 21 video lessons
- 7h 36m
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- 75 quiz questions
- Assignment
21 lessons in Optimization Techniques
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This subject covers the core operations research techniques: linear programming with graphical, simplex and duality methods, transportation problems, queueing models, game theory, and PERT/CPM project management. After completing it, you will be able to formulate real decision problems as quantitative models, solve them with the appropriate method, and interpret the results for planning and decision making.
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Introduction to Operations Research
Module I, Introduction of OR and Linear Programming: Basic Definition, Nature and Significance of OR, Feature of OR Approach, Application and Scope of OR, General Methods for Solving OR Models
Operation Research | Introduction | Techniques | Features | Objectives | Scope & Application | MBA· Accounting MasterClass· 39 min
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Linear Programming Basics and Applications
Module I, Introduction of OR and Linear Programming: General Structure of Linear Programming, Advantages and Limitations of Linear Programming, Application Areas of Linear Programming
Introduction to linear programming|LPP|BBA|B.COM|BCA· Dream Maths· 45 min
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LPP Formulation and Standard Form
Module I, Introduction of OR and Linear Programming: Linear Programming Solutions: Mathematical formulation of LPP, Standard form of LPP
Formulation of LPP | Linear Programming Problem | Operation Research | LPP· Start Practicing· 16 min
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Multiple, Unbounded and Infeasible Solutions in LPP
Module I, Introduction of OR and Linear Programming: Multiple Solution, Unbounded Solutions, Infeasible Solution of LPP
Types of solution in LPP|Basic|Multiple solution|Unbounded|Infeasible|GTU|Special case of LP problem· Mechanical Engineering Management· 13 min
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Graphical Method for LPP
Module II, Simplex Method: Maximization and Minimization Problem, Solution of LPP using Graphical method
Operation Research | Linear Programming Graphical Method | Problems· Dr.Gajendra Purohit· 24 min
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Simplex Method
Module II, Simplex Method: Simplex Method
Operation Research | Simplex Method | PART -1 | Linear Programming· Dr.Gajendra Purohit· 23 min
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Big M and Two Phase Method
Module II, Simplex Method: two Phase Method, Big M Method
Lec-10 Big M Method Maximization Problem || In Hindi || Solve an LPP Example || Operation research· Start Practicing· 28 min
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Duality in Linear Programming
Module III, Duality in LPP: Dual Linear Programming Problem, Rules for Constructing the Dual from Primal
Duality in Linear Programming | Primal to Dual Conversion | LPP· Dr.Gajendra Purohit· 29 min
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Properties of Primal-Dual Problems
Module III, Duality in LPP: Feature of Duality
20 - Important results and basic properties of duality· Maths with Ganesh Sir· 37 min
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Transportation Problem Formulation
Module IV, Transportation Problem: Mathematical Model of Transportation Problem, Transportation Method
Transportation Problem - LP Formulation· Joshua Emmanuel· 7 min
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Initial Solutions: NWCM, Least Cost and VAM
Module IV, Transportation Problem: North West Corner Method, Linear Cost Method, Vogel's Approximation Method
Transportation problem||vogel's approximation[VAM]|Northwest corner||Least cost | by Kauserwise· Kauser Wise· 22 min
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Unbalanced and Degenerate Transportation Problems
Module IV, Transportation Problem: Unbalanced Supply and Demand, Degeneracy Problem
Lec-20 Unbalanced Transportation Problem || North West corner method solution || Operation Research· Start Practicing· 13 min
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Alternative Optimal and Maximization Transportation
Module IV, Transportation Problem: Alternative Optional Solution, Maximization Transportation Problem
Linear Programming and Transportation Problems🔥|Complete Chapter|BBA|BCA|B.COM|B.TECH|Dream Maths· Dream Maths· 9 min
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Markovian Queues and Birth-Death Process
Module V, Queueing Models: Markovian queues, Birth and Death processes
Birth and Death Model Queueing Theory| Queueing model MM1|Birth and Death Process· Online Tutorial by Vaishali | CSIR NET | GATE · 28 min
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M/M/1 and M/M/S Queueing Models
Module V, Queueing Models: Single and multiple server queueing models (M/M/1 & M/M/S), Little's formula
Model 1 - (M/M/1) :(Infinity/FCFS) Model | Birth and Death Model | Queue theory operation research· Start Practicing· 17 min
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Finite Capacity Queues, Balking and Reneging
Module V, Queueing Models: Queues with finite waiting rooms, Queues with impatient customers: Balking and reneging
Model 2 (M/M/1) :(N/FCFS) | Queueing Theory in Operation Research | Formula Numerical Solution· Start Practicing· 17 min
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Two Person Zero-Sum Games and Saddle Point
Module VI, Theory of Games: Two Person Zero-Sum Games, Pure Strategies, Game with Saddle Point
Game Theory | Saddle Point In Game Theory | Pure Strategy Game Theory | Operation Research· Dr.Gajendra Purohit· 13 min
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Mixed Strategy Games and Dominance Rule
Module VI, Theory of Games: Games without Saddle Point, Rule of Dominance, Methods for Solving Problems without Saddle Point
Game Theory | Two Person Zero Sum Game | Mixed Strategy Game Theory | Operation Research· Dr.Gajendra Purohit· 13 min
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PERT vs CPM and Network Construction
Module VII, Project Management: Basic Idea of PERT & CPM, Difference between PERT & CPM, PERT/CPM Network Components and Precedence Relationship
PERT & CPM Overview | Draw a Network Diagram of CPM & PERT by GP Sir· Dr.Gajendra Purohit· 27 min
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Critical Path Analysis and Project Scheduling
Module VII, Project Management: Critical Path Analysis, Project Scheduling
Project Scheduling - PERT/CPM | Finding Critical Path· Joshua Emmanuel· 7 min
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Project Crashing and Resource Allocation
Module VII, Project Management: Project Time-Cost Trade-Off, Resource Allocation
Crashing of project network with [Two critical paths] in operations research:- by kauserwise· Kauser Wise· 29 min
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Optimization Techniques Problem Set: LP, Transportation, Queues, Games and Projects
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Optimization Techniques: common questions
This subject covers the core operations research techniques: linear programming with graphical, simplex and duality methods, transportation problems, queueing models, game theory, and PERT/CPM project management. After completing it, you will be able to formulate real decision problems as quantitative models, solve them with the appropriate method, and interpret the results for planning and decision making. It's the Optimization Techniques subject of Online MCA, Semester 1, in 21 lessons: Introduction to Operations Research; Linear Programming Basics and Applications; LPP Formulation and Standard Form; Multiple, Unbounded and Infeasible Solutions in LPP; Graphical Method for LPP; Simplex Method; Big M and Two Phase Method; Duality in Linear Programming; Properties of Primal-Dual Problems; Transportation Problem Formulation; Initial Solutions: NWCM, Least Cost and VAM; Unbalanced and Degenerate Transportation Problems; Alternative Optimal and Maximization Transportation; Markovian Queues and Birth-Death Process; M/M/1 and M/M/S Queueing Models; Finite Capacity Queues, Balking and Reneging; Two Person Zero-Sum Games and Saddle Point; Mixed Strategy Games and Dominance Rule; PERT vs CPM and Network Construction; Critical Path Analysis and Project Scheduling; Project Crashing and Resource Allocation.
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