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Creativity in OR/MS: The Creative Problem-Solving Process, Part 1

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  • James R. Evans

    (Department of Quantitative Analysis and Operations Management, PO Box 210130, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221)

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Over the years, Gene Woolsey and others have taught us that mathematics and models are not always necessary to solve important problems in OR/MS. Often the best solutions are novel and unusual—that is, they are creative. The principles of creative thinking can help practitioners and researchers in OR/MS explain, understand, and enhance their work. In this series of columns, I discuss many principles of creative thinking and ways in which you can become more creative and enhance your problem-solving skills. I invite you to submit your examples, comments, and perspectives on creativity.

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  • James R. Evans, 1997. "Creativity in OR/MS: The Creative Problem-Solving Process, Part 1," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 27(5), pages 78-83, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orinte:v:27:y:1997:i:5:p:78-83
    DOI: 10.1287/inte.27.5.78
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    1. Keys, Paul, 2000. "Creativity, design and style in MS/OR," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 28(3), pages 303-312, June.
    2. Sigifredo Laengle & José M. Merigó & Nikunja Mohan Modak & Jian-Bo Yang, 2020. "Bibliometrics in operations research and management science: a university analysis," Annals of Operations Research, Springer, vol. 294(1), pages 769-813, November.

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