This book provides the current status of research on the application of OR methods to solve emerging and relevant operations management problems. Each chapter is a selected contribution of the IO2021 - XXI Congress of APDIO, the Portuguese Association of Operational Research, held in Figueira da Foz from 7 to 8 November 2021. Under the theme of analytics for a better world, the book presents interesting results and applications of OR cutting-edge methods and techniques to various real-world problems. Of particular importance are works applying nonlinear, multi-objective optimization, hybrid heuristics, multicriteria decision analysis, data envelopment analysis, simulation, clustering techniques and decision support systems, in different areas such as supply chain management, production planning and scheduling, logistics, energy, telecommunications, finance and health. All chapters were carefully reviewed by the members of the scientific program committee.

Is a research and application-oriented book on OR methods to current operations management challenges Covers timely and up-to-date contributions of the Portuguese Community of Operational Research Provides a valuable reference for Ph.D. students, researchers, and practitioners

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A. R. Aguiar, T. Ramos, M. Isabel Gomes, Chapter 1 A Biased Random-Key Genetic Algorithm for the Home Care Routing and Scheduling Problem: exploring the algorithm's configuration process.- B. F. Azevedo, F. Alvelos, Ana Maria A. C. Rocha, T. Brito, José Lima, Ana I. Pereira, Chapter 2 An Integer Programming Approach for Sensor Location in a Forest Fire Monitoring System.- C. Bessa, R. Duque, A. Jesus, C. Silva, L. Eberle, S. Moniz, Chapter 3 Capacity allocation incorporating market equity concerns: a Pharmaceutical Supply Chain case study.- I. S. Costa, R. Figueiredo, C. Requejo, Chapter 4 The Shortest Path in Signed Graphs.- M. Dias, N. Lourenço, C. Silva, S. Moniz, Chapter 5 The Break Point: A Machine Learning Approach to Web Breaks in Paper Mills.- M. M. Lima, F. Soares de Sousa, E. G. Öztürk, P. F. Rocha, A. M. Rodrigues, J. S. Ferreira, A. C. Nunes, I. C. Lopes, C. Teles Oliveira, Chapter 6 A resectorization of fire brigades in the north of Portugal.- L. Magalhães, J.S. Guedes, J. Freire de Sousa, Chapter 7 A Holistic Framework for Increasing Agility in a Production Process.- P. Nascimento, C. Silva, S. Mueller, S. Moniz, Chapter 8 Nesting and scheduling for additive manufacturing: an approach considering order due dates.- E. Göksu Öztürk, Filipe Soares de Sousa, M. M. Lima, P. F. Rocha, A. M. Rodrigues, J. S. Ferreira, A. C. Nunes, I. C. Lopes, C. Teles Oliveira, Chapter 9 Developing a System for Sectorization: An Overview.- M. Pascoal, M. T. Godinho, A. Moghanni, Chapter 10 New models for finding K short and dissimilar paths.- M. T. Pereira, M. Oliveira, F. A. Ferreira, A. Barreiras, L. Carneiro, Chapter 11 Time Windows Vehicle Routing Problem to on-time transportation of biological products on healthcare centres.- H. S. Rodrigues, Artur M. C. Brito da Cruz, Chapter 12 The role of communication on the spread of dengue: an optimal control simulation.- A. Torrado, A. Paula Barbosa-Póvoa, Chapter 13 Towards an Optimized and Socio-Economic Blood Supply Chain Network.- Clara B. Vaz, Ângela P. Ferreira, Chapter 14 A DEA Approach to Evaluate the Performance of the Electric Mobility Deployment in European Countries.- D. B. Viana, B. B. Oliveira, Chapter 15 The art of the deal: Machine learning based trade promotion evaluation. <p