The efficient decision-making process is the key criteria for evaluation of the managers and their future career in the enterprises. In the frame of operation research and operation analysis it is possible to use number of methods and techniques. However considering the up-to-date situation in the enterprises, linear programming is one of the most efficient techniques. It can be used by managers to solve problems considering any manufacturing or logistical problems. Application of the linear programming generally enables the managers to maximize the profit and minimize the costs on the other hand. This contribution presents the results of pilot research focused on the use of operations research methods in business. For this purpose we have contacted 10 companies which deal with the issue of operations research methods. The authors of the contribution primarily took into consideration the linear programming, particularly application and results achieved by this method. The analysis of software tools that can be used in the context of linear programming is also included in the contribution. In the next chapter of the contribution selected example of application of linear programming in a company is presented.
Operations Research: Methods and Problems.
