Past Projects
Analytic-OR works with businesses and government to improve their operations. Below is a list of some of the projects completed by Analytic-OR.
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Maritime Vignette SimulationWhat happens when two naval forces clash? How prepared is one fleet to confront an opposing force? Analytic-OR created the Maritime Vignette Simulation to model the result of the clash of two opposing forces without actually having to fire a shot. | |
| Hospital Waiting TimesWho wants to wait when they need medical attention? Analyzing queues is a major application of Operational Research. Analytic-OR created a model of the transition of patients from the emergency department through admissions at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown that allows administrators to prepare for tomorrow without waiting for the next crisis. |  |
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Signal Processing FailureWhat happens when a computer chip gets overloaded? How much of the signal gets through, and how much gets discarded? Analytic-OR conducted a mathematical analysis of the situation, providing a set of equations that allows designers to optimize performance, or enables buyers to determine if their needs are met. | |
| Vehicle TestsNew vehicles are introduced into the marketplace every year. In fact, there are more vehicles introduced than can be tested against safety standards. How do you choose the best vehicles to test? How many do you have to test? Analytic-OR conducted a mathematical risk analysis to determine how to select vehicles to optimize the safety testing. |  |
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Vancouver Olympic SecuritySecurity was a major issue for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and the RCMP played a major role. However, providing the transport, housing, and meals for each member required to provide that security was very expensive. Analytic-OR determined shift schedules for required personnel to minimize the overall cost while ensuring security requirements were met. | |
| Foreign Exchange RiskThe Department of National Defence purchases large quantities of materiel from foreign sources, and payments are usually due in foreign currency. Fluctuations in currency values can cost millions of dollars. Analytic-OR created a system that analyzes typical currency fluctuations and forecasts potential risk to the department, thereby better allowing for contingency planning and preventing surprises. |  |
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School Bus Route PlanningSchool boards can realize major savings by transporting students efficiently between their homes and school. Analytic-oR created an optimization package customized for use by school boards which was incorporated into a commercial school bus management software, now being used to provide savings by minimizing the distance school buses have to travel. | |
