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Optimization Techniques – Network Flow Problems
This course introduces network flow problems, which is a particular type of optimization problem and explores the concepts of Shortest Path Problem and Minimal Spanning Tree Problem, the two commonly applied network flow optimization problems from a business perspective.
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2 Data Cases
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1 Reading
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2 Quizzes
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Foundational knowledge or experience in statistics or analytics is recommended.
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Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Course Overview
- Among the several types of optimization problems, network flow problems are related to identifying the best way to carry out an operation in a network. For our understanding in this course, a network is made up of nodes connected by routes joining the pair of nodes.
- Learn the details behind a network flow problem and how it is represented using directed and undirected graph.
- Learn how to apply optimization techniques to solve the shortest path problem and minimum spanning tree problem.
- Gain practical experience by applying the understanding in several real-world business case scenarios.
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