TRANSPORTATION ANALYTICS & LOGISTICS

Transportation, primarily focused on the movement of people, and logistics, primarily focused
on the movement of goods, are two of the most fundamental challenges to modern society. To
address many problems in these areas, a wide array of mathematical models and analytics tools
have been developed. This class will introduce many of the foundational tools used in
transportation and logistics problems, relying on ideas from linear optimization, integer
optimization, stochastic processes, statistics, and simulation. We will address problems such as
optimizing the routes of cars and delivery trucks, positioning emergency vehicles, and
controlling traffic behavior. Moreover, we will discuss modern issues such as bicycle sharing,
on-demand car and delivery services, and humanitarian logistics. Concepts will be reinforced
with technical content as well as real-world data and examples.