6. Glossary

MILP (Mixed Integer Linear Programming )

Optimization method based on linear mathematical programming in mixed variables (involving continuous and discrete variables) with constraints on these variables represented by linear equations or inequalities. The optimization criterion is also represented by a linear function of the variables to be minimized or maximized.

MINLP (Mixed Integer Non Linear Programming )

Optimization method based on nonlinear mathematical programming in mixed variables. In this case, the function and/or constraints involve non-linear formulations with respect to the variables.

NPD (New Product Development )

New product development.

NSGA II (Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II )

Multi-objective...