Mathematical Optimization Techniques for Improving System Efficiency

Abstract

Mathematical optimization has emerged as a fundamental tool across science, engineering, economics, and data-driven applications, enabling researchers to identify the most efficient solutions within defined constraints. This paper presents a comprehensive analytical study of optimization techniques with a focus on linear, nonlinear, and dynamic programming methods. The work highlights the mathematical principles that govern objective functions, feasible regions, constraint satisfaction, and convergence behaviors. Special attention is given to modern gradient-based and gradient-free approaches, including convex optimization, interior-point algorithms, and heuristic techniques such as genetic algorithms and simulated annealing.

The study investigates the applicability of optimization methods to real-world problems in scheduling, resource allocation, structural analysis, machine learning, and network flow modeling. Through mathematical formulation and theoretical interpretation, the paper compares performance metrics such as solution accuracy, computational complexity, stability, and scalability. Numerical experiments are conducted on benchmark problems to demonstrate how mathematical optimization achieves superior system efficiency, reduces operational cost, and enhances decision-making accuracy.

The analysis reveals that convex optimization guarantees global optima under well-defined mathematical properties, while heuristic methods provide near-optimal solutions for large-scale nonlinear problems where classical techniques become computationally expensive. The results emphasize the importance of selecting the appropriate optimization technique based on problem structure, dimensionality, and constraint behavior.

This research contributes to a deeper understanding of optimization theory and provides a mathematical framework that can be adapted by researchers, engineers, and practitioners for developing efficient, reliable, and scalable solutions to complex modern problems.

Cite as:

Shikalgar Irshad. (2025). Mathematical Optimization Techniques for Improving System Efficiency. Journal of Applied Mathematics and Statistical Analysis, 6(3), 34–41. 

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17920863