Linear Programming Problem Introduction
Introduction to operations research and linear programming covering OR history, LPP definition, formulation steps, requirements, basic assumptions, and practical examples.
Game Theory
Game theory fundamentals covering two-person zero-sum games, minimax criterion, optimal strategies, pure and mixed strategies with applications.
Assignment Problem
Assignment problem covering Hungarian method, problem formulation, optimal assignment determination, maximization problems, and constraint variations.
Transportation Problem
Transportation problem covering problem statement, initial feasible solutions using NWC, LCM, VAM methods, optimal solution determination, and special cases.
Duality in Linear Programming – Economic Interpretation
Duality in linear programming covering primal-dual relationships, economic interpretation, shadow prices, and dual formulation methods.