Question

what is operation research?

Answer 1

Essentially equivalent to what Industrial Engineers do. Applying analysis and new methods in order to improve a process, solve a problem, or just make the right decisions.

Answer 2

it is an application of advanced analytical methods to make a good decision.....it is a \subfield of mathematics too...................

Answer 3

In day to day operation of a normal industry, managers take a lot of decisions which affect the performance of the concerned industry... these parameters are the key variables which can set the fate so you need to rationalize your choice ... operation research is a branch of mathematics which comes into prominence during the second world war where the scarcity of resources compelled the US army to come with analytical techniques to optimize the resources and full realization of the OBJECTIVE... this help to convert the qualitative things into quantitative things so that we can easily compare the options available and take proper decision...

Answer 4

Operational Research (OR) is the use of advanced analytical techniques to improve decision making. It is sometimes known as Operations Research, Management Science or Industrial Engineering. People with skills in OR hold jobs in decision support, business analytics, marketing analysis and logistics planning – as well as jobs with OR in the title.