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Operational Research: Milestones and Highlights of Canadian Contributions.

Authors :
Laporte, Gilbert
Source :
INFOR; Nov2008, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p309-312, 4p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

This article presents the author's personal view of the evolution of Operational Research since its military and scientific origins to the present day. It highlights some important milestones of its development, with an emphasis on Canadian contributions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
OPERATIONS research
QUANTITATIVE research
POST-World War II Period
INDUSTRIAL applications
TRANSPORTATION policy
HISTORY

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Language :
English
ISSN :
03155986
Volume :
46
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
INFOR
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37922952
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3138/infor.46.4.309
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