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MONDAY, MAY 20
9:10am-10:00am
An Introduction to GoldSim: Simulation for the Real World
Scott Kindred
GoldSim Technology Group
GoldSim represents
the next generation in general simulation software with the functionality
that makes it feasible to simulate complex, real-world systems. Key features that differentiate GoldSim include:
·
Built from the ground up to accommodate uncertainty and random
variability;
·
The ability to include disruptive events;
·
Top-down hierarchical model interface;
·
Cloning of model elements.
Example models will be
demonstrated to show how GoldSim can be used to support strategic
planning, portfolio management, program planning, risk management,
supply chain management, environmental modeling, and engineered systems
modeling. Although not necessary, it helps if attendees have a general
understanding of probabilistic methods (including Monte Carlo analysis).
10:30am-11:20am
Enterprise OptimizerÒ 4.0: Guerilla Modeling - Creating Value in Two Weeks or Less
Eric Kelso and Robert Whitehair
River Logic, Inc.
This session is
highly recommended for anyone even remotely interested in optimization
software! Find out how, with Enterprise Optimizer®,
you can build and deliver optimization models quickly using a strong, yet
flexible visual modeling metaphor without the need for any programming!
Learn how Enterprise Optimizer®
differs from all other common approaches, and why the need to capture
vital organization knowledge and link business processes to financial
results is critically important. A case study is described revealing how a
company, by using Enterprise Optimizer®,
went from losing $10 million per year to profitability. Emphasis is placed
on features and capabilities as well as methodology.
11:30am-12:20pm
Modeling with LINDO, LINGO, and What’sBest
Mark Wiley
LINDO Systems, Inc.
See how easy it is
for you to:
·
Quickly build complex optimization models;
·
Effortlessly access data from Excel and databases;
·
Seamlessly embed a solver into your own application.
LINDO Systems will discuss the newest versions of their line of popular mathematical modeling packages including:
·
Lindo API - a powerful linear, quadratic and integer solver;
·
LINGO - an integrated modeling language with linear/nonlinear solvers;
·
What'sBest - a large-scale linear/nonlinear solver for Excel.
We will illustrate the
features, benefits and recent enhancements as well as provide a brief
modeling tutorial for each of these powerful tools.
2:00pm-2:50pm
Optimization Modeling in Distributed Applications: How New Technologies
Allow OR to Provide Web-Based Services
Bjarni Kristjansson
Maximal Software, Inc.
In today's global
economy, organizations are being pushed to work smarter and faster. New
products and services have to be conceived, developed and delivered in
just months or even weeks. As a result of this rush to innovate and adapt,
vendors and users of OR are looking to the Internet to leverage their
resources. We will demonstrate how optimization and modeling services can
be packaged into component libraries based on industry standards such as
ActiveX/Com and JavaBeans, allowing seamless integration of optimization
into easily maintainable applications. Through new web-based standards, an
environment is now created where distributed applications based on
components are not only feasible, but also relatively easy to implement.
We will look at different scenarios on how innovative technologies such as
XML and SOAP are creating new opportunities for solving optimization
problems within distributed applications.
3:30pm-4:20pm
Enterprise OptimizerÒ 4.0: Guerilla Modeling - Creating Value in Two Weeks or Less
Eric Kelso and Robert Whitehair
River Logic, Inc.
This session is
highly recommended for anyone even remotely interested in optimization
software! Find out how, with Enterprise Optimizer®,
you can build and deliver optimization models quickly using a strong, yet
flexible visual modeling metaphor without the need for any programming!
Learn how Enterprise Optimizer®
differs from all other common approaches, and why the need to capture
vital organization knowledge and link business processes to financial
results is critically important. A case study is described revealing how a
company, by using Enterprise Optimizer®,
went from losing $10 million per year to profitability. Emphasis is placed
on features and capabilities as well as methodology.
4:30pm-5:20pm
CPLEX 8.0 Special Preview Presentation
Irv Lustig
ILOG, Inc.
This
is a special opportunity to learn about the upcoming release of CPLEX
before the official announcement. Find
out about the performance improvements for solving mixed integer programs
along with valuable parameter settings for solving difficult MIPs. CPLEX
8.0 will also contain new algorithms for solving mixed integer quadratic
programs, for solving LPs with a special structure, and for better use of
multi-processor computers. Also presented: a new MIP search control
feature that is another step in bringing some of the features of
constraint programming to mathematical programmers.
CPLEX 8.0 Special Preview Presentation
Irv Lustig
ILOG, Inc.
This
is a special opportunity to learn about the upcoming release of CPLEX
before the official announcement. Find
out about the performance improvements for solving mixed integer programs
along with valuable parameter settings for solving difficult MIPs. CPLEX
8.0 will also contain new algorithms for solving mixed integer quadratic
programs, for solving LPs with a special structure, and for better use of
multi-processor computers. Also presented: a new MIP search control
feature that is another step in bringing some of the features of
constraint programming to mathematical programmers.
11:00am-11:50am
Geneva Forecasting Engine - An Expert Forecasting Algorithm for Demand
Planning
Rudolph Pizzano
Roadmap Technologies, Inc.
This session is targeted
towards software developers as well as end-users of predictive
applications. Attendees should already be familiar with forecasting and
planning software. We will introduce the Geneva
Forecasting Engine, which is primarily used as an
expert-forecasting algorithm for demand planning, APO and CPFR
applications. Developers will learn how to configure and implement the
Geneva algorithm with our own Millennium
and Analyzer applications.
End users will learn how to improve sales forecast accuracy by scenario
management, exception handling and competitive benchmarking. We will
conclude by discussing the Roadmap
HeatWave Forecasting Model, which is targeted towards real-time
forecasting applications such as hourly demand for electrical power.
1:30pm-2:20pm
An Introduction to GoldSim: Simulation for the Real World
Scott Kindred
GoldSim Technology Group
GoldSim represents
the next generation in general simulation software with the functionality
that makes it feasible to simulate complex, real-world systems.
Key features that differentiate GoldSim include:
·
Built from the ground up to accommodate uncertainty and random
variability;
·
The ability to include disruptive events;
·
Top-down hierarchical model interface;
·
Cloning of model elements.
Example models will be
demonstrated to show how GoldSim can be used to support strategic
planning, portfolio management, program planning, risk management,
supply chain management, environmental modeling, and engineered systems
modeling. Although not necessary, it helps if attendees have a general
understanding of probabilistic methods (including Monte Carlo analysis).
3:00pm-3:50pm
Geneva Forecasting Engine - An Expert Forecasting Algorithm for Demand
Planning
Rudolph Pizzano
Roadmap Technologies, Inc.
This session is targeted towards software developers as well as end-users of predictive applications. Attendees should already be familiar with forecasting and planning software. We will introduce the Geneva Forecasting Engine, which is primarily used as an expert-forecasting algorithm for demand planning, APO and CPFR applications. Developers will learn how to configure and implement the Geneva algorithm with our own Millennium and Analyzer applications. End users will learn how to improve sales forecast accuracy by scenario management, exception handling and competitive benchmarking. We will conclude by discussing the Roadmap HeatWave Forecasting Model, which is targeted towards real-time forecasting applications such as hourly demand for electrical power.