Mathematics and Computer Science Speaker Series
California State University, Stanislaus
 
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Time:
3:30 - 4:30 p.m
Room:
P-101

Speaker: Louis Feldman

Title: 
Mathematics at Burger King -- Operations Research in the Fast Food Industry

Abstract: 
A brief history of the pioneering uses of mathematics to improve efficiency in the fast food industry.   How mathematics was used to select the optimal capacity for serving customers at the drive-up windows.  Related careers for mathematics majors.