Case Article—Production Scheduling at Falcon Die Casting: A Comprehensive Example on the Application of Linear Programming and Its Extensions

A comprehensive case study to introduce students to several concepts from linear, integer, and goal programming in an integrative manner is presented. Starting with a relatively simple production planning decision problem, the case progressively incorporates generalizations to introduce various modeling principles. Each variation to the case enables the teacher to engage in insightful discussion into the nature of the optimal solutions; the effect on the optimum solution of changes to the objective function or to key constraints. The case article also describes several ways in which the case can be used, ranging from a comprehensive introduction to a concluding capstone case in an undergraduate or graduate course in linear programming. Case Teaching Note: Interested Instructors please see the Instructor Materials page for access to the restricted materials. To maintain the integrity and usefulness of cases published in ITE, unapproved distribution of the case teaching notes and other restricted materials to any other party is prohibited.