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History and Applications of Operations Research by T Anand is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Operations research (OR) began during World War II when scientists applied analytical methods to help military operations. Some key developments included using radar technology to help Britain in the Battle of Britain. OR has since been applied to diverse domains to optimize systems and allocate resources efficiently. It uses mathematical modeling and other scientific techniques to inform decision making. Some common OR tools include linear programming, simulation, game theory, and decision analysis.

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T Anand

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