Modern Studies in Management and Organization

Modern Studies in Management and Organization

Structured Analysis of Management Problems Using Nonlinear Programming (A New Approach to Decision Optimization)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Shahnaz Nayebzadah
Seyyed Hassan Hataminasab
Department of Business Management, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran
10.22034/jmsmo.2024.220474
Abstract
In today's complex and dynamic world, manufacturing companies face numerous resource management and process optimization challenges. One of the research areas in this area is tile and ceramic companies in Yazd province, which is known as an industrial hub in Iran. This article analyzes management issues related to this industry and examines the use of nonlinear mathematical programming as a new approach to optimizing decision-making. Due to its flexibility and ability to manage real complexities, nonlinear mathematical programming is a powerful tool in analyzing management issues. This method allows managers to consider multiple goals and constraints simultaneously and make more optimal decisions. In this study, using nonlinear models, the key factors affecting the performance of tile and ceramic companies are analyzed. The results of this research show that the use of nonlinear programming helps to expand the scope of decision-making and improve the economic performance of these companies. Therefore, this innovation in management approaches can be considered a basis for the improvement and sustainable development of this industry in Yazd province.
Keywords
Structured Analysis
Nonlinear Programming
Decision Optimization

Subjects

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  • Receive Date 30 June 2024
  • Revise Date 26 July 2024
  • Accept Date 02 November 2024
  • Publish Date 21 November 2024