OR in Portugal: Past Achievements and Current Perspectives

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 1995

Authors

Rui Guimarães (Author) FEUP; Isabel Themido (Author) Other

Journal

Title: European Journal of Operational Research

Vol. 87

Pages: 461-463

ISSN: 0377-2217

Publisher: Elsevier

Other information

Resumo (PT): This paper reviews some of the most important aspects of the recent history of OR in Portugal, namely the key role played by academics, the position of OR in the curricula of Portuguese universities, successful applications in industry and the development of APDIO, the Portuguese OR Society. After discussing some negative aspects of the current stage of development of OR in our country, the review ends with a suggestion for a new line of action considered essential in order to ensure a favorable evolution of OR in Portugal.

Abstract (EN): This paper reviews some of the most important aspects of the recent history of OR in Portugal, namely the key role played by academics, the position of OR in the curricula of Portuguese universities, successful applications in industry and the development of APDIO, the Portuguese OR Society. After discussing some negative aspects of the current stage of development of OR in our country, the review ends with a suggestion for a new line of action considered essential in order to ensure a favorable evolution of OR in Portugal.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3