IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio

Model and solve complex planning, scheduling and resource assignment problems with world-class optimization solvers.

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Overview

Solve your complex business problems with IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio

It is a prescriptive analytics solution with modeling tools as solvers, that helps teams to build, solve and deploy decision optimization models using mathematical, constraint programming and constraint- based scheduling. It enables users to translate complex business constraints into optimized actions for planning, scheduling, resource allocation or any other optimization problem.

Features

Turn Complex Decisions into Competitive Advantage

Mathematical programming

CPLEX is engineered for high-throughput, large-scale optimization across diverse industries. You can Solve LP, MIP, MIQCP and SOCP models using advanced algorithms such as simplex and barrier methods, combined with branch-and-bound, cutting planes and pre-solve techniques.

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Constraint scheduling

Solve combinatorial models with discrete variables and tackle scheduling problems using CP Optimizer. Leverage temporal constraints, integer variables, and domain reduction for efficient solutions. Ideal for resource planning, workforce scheduling, manufacturing optimization, packing, assignment and other complex combinatorial challenges across industries.

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OPL modeling

Model complex optimization problems using OPL (Optimization Programming Language), a declarative language with native support for sets, arrays, tuples and both linear and non-linear constraints. It also supports scheduling-specific constructs such as intervals (activities) and Cumul functions (resources). This simplify the modelling process compared to general-purpose programming languages. 

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Development environment

The Integrated Development Environment (IDE) features a constraint-aware editor, project manager and solution visualizer. Debug, profile and run models locally or on IBM Cloud with full control and transparency for OPL-based development. Scripting is supported via JavaScript.

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    Use cases

    What can you Optimize

    Move from manual planning to automated, yet optimized decisions.

    Translate complex business problems into optimization models and solve them to provide optimal actions aligned with objectives and business goals.

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    Solve mathematical, constraint programming and constraint-based scheduling problems

    Use CPLEX Optimizer and CP Optimizer to solve mathematical programming, constraint programming and constraint-based scheduling problems.

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    Build and deploy across your preferred environment with a wide variety of embedding APIs

    Develop optimization models for on-premises, cloud or hybrid environments to support prescriptive analytics across your business.

    Case studies

    Real stories. Real impact.

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    ÇimSA Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S

    Learn how ÇimSA used CPLEX Optimization Studio to solve complex business optimization problems and deliver solutions faster.

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    Lumileds Holding B.V.

    Learn how Lumileds Holding reduced the runtime needed to generate a sales and operations plan by 50%.

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    CleanSpark

    Learn how CleanSpark achieved significant time savings and differentiation in the field of microgrid development.

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    Read how Decision Optimization models help reduce clay-blending process from days to seconds.

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    Resources

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    Explore the digital library where you will find documentation, educational courses, reports and more to aid your success with ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio.

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    Black Box Expressions in CP Optimizer
    Learn why prescriptive analytics is essential for businesses
    Simplify complex business decisions using data science
    Learn why CPLEX Optimization Studio is the best choice for optimizing your business decisions.

    Pricing

    Choose the IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio licensing option that fits your optimization needs.

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