Gurobi Optimizer
The World's Fastest Solver.
Overview
Gurobi Optimizer is not a full-fledged supply chain application, but rather a powerful mathematical solver that is the engine behind many custom and commercial supply chain design tools. It solves complex optimization problems, including linear programming (LP), mixed-integer programming (MIP), and quadratic programming (QP). Companies use Gurobi's APIs (like Python, C++, Java) to build custom applications for network design, production planning, vehicle routing, and other logistics challenges that require finding the optimal solution from a vast number of possibilities.
✨ Key Features
- High-performance solver for LP, MIP, MIQP, and MINLP problems
- APIs for multiple programming languages (Python, C++, Java, .NET, etc.)
- Parameter tuning tool
- Infeasibility analysis tools
- Cloud optimization capabilities
- Support for multiple objectives and scenarios
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Leading performance and speed in solving MIP problems.
- User-friendly APIs, especially for Python (gurobipy).
- Responsive and expert technical support.
Unique Value: Provides the raw power and speed needed to solve the most complex, large-scale optimization problems, enabling companies to build highly customized and efficient decision-making tools.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Finding the optimal location for distribution centers
- Minimizing transportation costs in a logistics network
- Maximizing production throughput given constraints
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Business users who need a graphical, out-of-the-box network design application (Gurobi is a tool for developers and data scientists)
🏆 Alternatives
While other tools provide a user interface for network design, Gurobi provides the underlying engine, offering maximum flexibility and performance for those with the technical skills to build their own models.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Commercial License tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free academic licenses are available.
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