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This inquiry aims to assess how operations research techniques are utilized by American companies.

The Use of Operations Research in American Companies.

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Inquiry explores the extent of operations research use in companies, highlighting potential biases in responses.

This inquiry aims to assess how operations research techniques are utilized by American companies.
Inquiry forms were distributed to members of the Financial Executives Institute.
Responses were gathered anonymously to encourage participation from all companies.
A broadside approach was chosen to reduce costs and maximize response rates.
The findings indicate varying degrees of operations research application across different industries.
Responses may skew towards companies with higher interest or experience in operations research.

William J. Vatter (1967) studied this question.

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