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Video Links

Linear Programming
This video lecture describes steps of solving linear programming problems. (This demonstration is 23 minutes long.)
LO A.1 Identify the critical features of linear programming (LP) and explain why it is critical for business operations success.

Linear Programming in Excel
This screencast shows how to use Excel Solver for linear programming
LO A.2 Solve LP problems with both maximization and minimization objectives, using graphical methods and Excel Solver.

Linear Programming Sensitivity Analysis
This screencast videos shows how to perform a sensitivity analysis in Excel. (This video is 10 minutes long.)
LO A.3 Perform sensitivity analysis on solutions to LP problems.

Web Links

Using the Graphical Method
This page shows the graphical method for linear programming.
LO A.1 Identify the critical features of linear programming (LP) and explain why it is critical for business operations success.

Using Excel Solver for Linear Programming
This article gives instructions to solve a linear programming problem with Excel.
LO A.2 Solve LP problems with both maximization and minimization objectives, using graphical methods and Excel Solver.

Linear Programming Models
This article shows how linear programming can be used to schedule bus drivers.
LO A.4 Apply LP to other problems, including product mixture, blending, and personnel scheduling situations