A Simplified Integer Programming Approach
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Basic forms of nonlinear activities are investigated. This includes a consideration of continuous functions, as well as non-continuous functions, such as step-fixed expenses. A basic optimization model is developed. This model enhances the function of integer programming methodology. A numerical illustration related to profit budgeting is highlighted. Tables of revenue and cost data are included.
Publication Name: Accounting and Business Research
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4788
Year: 1983
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Making records work
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Business advisers must examine records to identify and eliminate a firm's unprofitable products and services. Cost per sale calculations reveal consumer preferences while gross margin contributions are needed in corporate planning. Sales options must be adopted to offset long lead times and order backlog helps predict workload, staffing and space needs, and future profits.
Publication Name: CA Magazine
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0317-6878
Year: 1996
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Decision rules for allocating a limiting factor across products in a stochastic production environment: a real options approach
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A method using options approach for arriving at a decision on optimal product mix in a multi-product firm which has production constraints is suggested.
Publication Name: Accounting and Business Research
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4788
Year: 2005
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