Introduction of optimization with example applications
"Optimal" thinking and problem formulation
Introduction to constrained optimization
Types of optimization
How do you know you got the optimum? –The convergence conditions
Steepest descent, Newton, and Quasi-Newton Methods
Practices and problem solving with Excel Solver
Introduction of Excel Solver
Evolutionary optimization and Genetic Algorithm (GA)
Matlab optimization toolbox demo with examples
Introduction of Metamodel-based Design Optimization
Application examples and demo with Matlab GA toolbox
Who should Attend
Junior/senior production or process engineers
Junior/senior design engineers in all disciplines
Project leaders
Managers for Design/Production/Supply Chain/Operations
Healthcare efficiency team members
Executives (e.g. VP operations) for businesses or NGO’s
Past Events
Optimization Methods for Engineering and Business (1.2 CEUs) 2013 - 09-10 May 2013, Best Western Village Park Inn, Calgary, Canada (36231)
Optimization Methods for Engineering and Business (1.8 CEUs) 2012 - 26-28 Sep 2012, Best Western Abercorn Inn Vancouver Airport Hotel, Canada (32451)
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Please, check "Optimization Methods for Engineering and Business (1.2 CEUs)" official website for possible changes, before making any traveling arrangements
