This case provides a practical example of how optimization is used to select raw materials used

to produce a product $$ in this case steel. There is limited availability of the raw materials, and

there are other constraints imposed on the production of the finished product that make the

problem more challenging. In addition, you may discover other interesting aspects of the

problem that warrant additional investigation. You should conduct your analysis by following

the steps we have discussed as part of our structured decision modeling process:

$$ Framing a problem

$$ Building a model

$$ Analyzing the results of the model and testing alternatives

$$ Communicating the results of your analysis and making a recommendation