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Optimization hackathons, code fests, and innovation challenges on Nextmv

Looking to innovate in operations research? Or better translate academic research to industrial practice? Build or practice modeling skills set up for real-world impact? Check out this starter guide to hosting challenges on Nextmv.

A new interface for MIP solving with Nextmv

Nextmv makes it possible to build and run a customizable MIP model in minutes. We show you how with a meal allocation problem featuring bunnies, carrots, and endives.

Build decision models faster with Nextmv CLI and SDK

Go from zero to working decision model in minutes — then customize or create something totally new. The new and improved Nextmv platform changes the way operational decisions get made at speed and scale.

Model and solve a custom VRP using software paradigms with a food retailer example

Looking to solve a vehicle routing problem? Need to implement a custom constraint or value function? Learn how to create a custom routing model to represent your business logic.

For the birds: Solving a VRP with driver breaks

Representing equivalent or similar stops for route optimization comes in handy when you need to account for driver breaks, fueling pit stops, or even sighting a rare bird.

GoBolt: Delivering on third-party logistics with a sustainable mindset

As part of meeting their goal of being carbon negative by the end of 2023, GoBolt sought out a customizable solution for automating their vehicle routing operations in order to efficiently scale the efforts of their existing teams.