Linear Conic Programming: A Potential Modeling Tool for Service Systems and Management

Abstract

Modeling the problems facing for further analysis and decision making is often required by service systems and management. A toolbox with up-to-date methodologies may render us more powerful modeling capabilities for better analysis and sounder decisions. Linear conic programming extends the popularly used linear programming models from linearity to non-linearity and from convexity to non-convexity in polynomial-time computations. In this talk, we present the general model, essential concepts, state-of-the art research and illustrative applications of linear conic programming to general audience with basic understanding of the linear programming methodology.