Africa Case Studies in Operations Research
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This book presents contributions to the 50th Annual Conference of the Operations Research Society of South Africa (ORSSA), which was jointly hosted with the African Federation of Operations Research Societies (AFROS) at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa from 12 to 15 September, 2021. Focusing on innovative case studies and recent applications of Operations Research models and algorithms in African countries, each chapter highlights findings emerging from the countries in question and explains the lessons learned. As such, the book offers an up-to-date overview of Operations…mehr

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This book presents contributions to the 50th Annual Conference of the Operations Research Society of South Africa (ORSSA), which was jointly hosted with the African Federation of Operations Research Societies (AFROS) at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa from 12 to 15 September, 2021. Focusing on innovative case studies and recent applications of Operations Research models and algorithms in African countries, each chapter highlights findings emerging from the countries in question and explains the lessons learned. As such, the book offers an up-to-date overview of Operations Research practices and developments in Africa.

AFROS is a "not for profit" organization that aims to promote Operations Research in Africa. Its affairs are regulated by an Executive Committee consisting of representatives/alternates of all its member societies. The members of the Federation undertake to co-operate in the advancement of knowledge, interestand education in Operations Research by appropriate means, particularly the exchange of information, the holding of meetings and conferences, and the awarding of prizes.
Autorenporträt
Hatem Masri is a Professor of Business Analytics and Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain. He received a Master in operations research (1999) and PhD in management science (2004) from the University of Tunis, Tunisia. His research interests include business analytics, supply chain management, financial engineering, and Islamic finance. He has published more than 33 articles and eight books, including a textbook on Islamic business administration. Hatem is Past President of the African Federation of Operational Research Societies, Founder of the INFORMS Bahrain International Group, General Secretary of the Tunisian Decision Aid Society, a member of INFORMS and IEEE, and a volunteer/mentor with the AACSB. He is leading a research group in Business Analytics and Responsible Management in Bahrain and member of several steering boards and advisory committees among them the SKEMA Artificial Intelligence Institute.