Simplex Algorithm
Simplex finds the best choice when there are limits, like time, money, or materials.
What it does
Simplex finds the best choice when there are limits, like time, money, or materials.
Optimization: Finding the best result • Constraint: A strict rule
How it works
- Write the goal, such as “make the most profit.”
- Write the limits, such as “only 8 hours available.”
- Check corner choices until it finds the best one.
Uses & Applications
- A factory can choose how many of each product to make.
- A delivery team can plan with limited trucks and time.
- A school cafeteria can plan meals with a budget.
In short
Simplex optimizes an objective while following rules.
Try it yourself
Choose the best mix with limited space
Imagine making two products, X and Y. Each X earns 3 points; each Y earns 2. You have a total limit and a separate X limit.
Your turn
Change one setting at a time. Reset example puts everything back.
Pivot toward a better feasible solution
Step 1Why this happens