Provide aids for documenting a model and scenarios. Sponsored by companies that experience these problems and that want to advance the state of modeling and analysis in mathematical programming, a Consortium has been formed under the direction of Harvey J. Greenberg, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Colorado at Denver. The Consortium involves leading researchers at the cutting edge of this technology and builds on the explosive advances that are taking place in computing. Insights come from regular contact with the research community that includes the best people advancing the art and science of modeling and analysis. Influence comes from suggesting what research topics are investigated when we discuss this at our business meetings.
Competitive advantage comes from timely distribution of results, ahead of general publication.
The IMPS project is focused on producing new ideas for modeling and analysis support and has produced significantly new approaches to model formulation, management and applications. Consortium members influence this focus with their participation in setting priorities for milestones and specific studies, which are conducted by a team of researchers in the U.S., Canada and Europe. A highlight of the Consortium activities is the annual Roundtable Discussion, which brings together leading researchers in a think tank atmosphere. Besides Consortium colleagues, who regularly report their results, recent speakers include the leading researchers in modeling and analysis. In addition to progress reports, the Consortium distributes technical papers and software to its members throughout the year.