Development of optimization solvers for commercial applications

• Grant number: 02/12950-9
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE
• Start date: June 01, 2003
• End date: December 31, 2007
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
• Principal Investigator: Miguel Taube Netto
• Grantee: Miguel Taube Netto
• Company: Unisoma Matemática Ltda
• City: Campinas

Abstract

This project puts forward the proposal to validate and refine optimization solvers developed and made available by national research institutions. In this way, it is hoped that not only will UniSoma be able to end its present technological dependence on its international software suppliers, but also enable the development of a policy to make better use of nationally developed technology. The project aims to refine the Abate system, installed by UniSoma in the Perdigão company, to optimize the planning of chicken slaughter batches, bearing in mind wider ranging applications, involving turkeys and pigs. This system should also be commercialized abroad. Another goal of the project is to refine solutions already installed by UniSoma in the area of forestry planning, used in Cenibra, Veracel and Aracruz, considering heuristic methods in replacement for the CPLEX solver. Also envisaged is the development of a routing algorithm based on distribution centers and deliveries with time window, taking as reference the project under way with Casas Pernambucanas. The company also aims, among other additional objectives, to broaden the non-linear programming procedures available in Aimms (Advanced Integrated Multidimensional Modeling Software) for applications in blending (mixtures) auto-oven load (Companhia Siderúrgica de Tubarão) and petrol refining (Refinaria de Manguinhos). (AU)