Operations Research Analyst how-to
How to Explain an Optimization Result to Managers
Managers act on what they understand.
Quick answer
Managers act on what they understand. In short: state; show; show, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
State the problem.
Show the recommendation.
Show savings.
Explain trade-offs.
Show sensitivity.
Plan a pilot.
Safety reminders for operations research analysts
- Protect confidential data
- Document model assumptions
- Test models before use
- Consider fairness in decisions
Key terms
Optimization · Linear programming · Objective function · Constraint · Simulation · Monte Carlo: see the full operations research analyst glossary.