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Objective function

A quantified performance measure that an optimization model minimizes or maximizes.

Definition

A quantified performance measure that an optimization model minimizes or maximizes. Follow the related lesson to see how this term changes a system boundary or decision.

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LP and MILP for bioeconomy decisions

Linear and mixed-integer programming translate allocations, capacities, siting and operating choices into explicit variables, objectives and constraints.

REFERENCES

References & further reading

  1. Hamid Ghaderi, Mir Saman Pishvaee and Alireza Moini (2017). Biomass supply chain network design: An optimization-oriented review and analysis.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.09.027