This research focuses on an important sector of the national economy sectors, which
is the industrial sector and, especially engineering industry. This research aims to explain
the importance of using research operations methods in the process of d
ecision- making,
especially in choosing optimal product mix in engineering companies in the Syrian coast.
These methods play an essential role in making scientific and logical decisions to solve
problems which face decision-makers in these companies. They provide a set of
alternatives that help decision-makers on choosing the best alternative among available
alternatives set to solve the problem that face them. This positively influences the work of
these companies, which, in turn, positively influences their role in industry and national
economy.
The researcher found to following results:
- Using research operations methods requires a definition of these methods, availability
of proper financial support, suitable work nature, availability of required data and
availability of computers.
- Using research operations methods helps to improve the decision-making process in
choosing optimal product mix through decreasing production costs, optimal using of
available resources, optimal investment of production power.
