EURO 2025 Leeds
Abstract Submission

3182. From Academia to Industry: The Case for Pragmatic Operations Research

Invited abstract in session TB-4: EURO Journal on Computational Optimization (EJCO), stream OR Journals.

Tuesday, 10:30-12:00
Room: Rupert Beckett LT

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Rubén Ruiz
Departamento de Estadistica e Investigación Operativa Aplicadas y Calidad, Universitat Politècnica de València

Abstract

We present our efforts in addressing the gap between academic Operations Research theory and industrial practice, highlighting how the pursuit of perfect mathematical solutions often conflicts with real-world needs. We advocate for practical, flexible approaches over theoretical optimality, arguing that simpler, adaptable solutions often perform better in complex industrial settings.

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Status: accepted


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