Jacob Feldman wrote a post about the importance of the Solution Pools called “hidden gems” of optimization solvers. However, they usually require programming expertise, while at decision time, it’s subject matter experts, not programmers, who use already tested and deployed decision models. These business users need to add last-minute constraints on the fly, particularly when there’s no time or technical expertise available to modify the underlying decision model. Jacob asks the question: “How do we unlock this hidden gem and put it in the hands of decision-makers when they need it most?“

Today, there’s a growing consensus among optimization experts: constraint and linear/MIP solvers deliver greater real-world value when embedded in modern Decision Intelligence Platforms that seamlessly integrate rule engines, machine learning, and optimization. The logical evolution for Decision Intelligence Platforms is to provide graphical Decision Pools—making Solution Pools accessible to business users. The newest OpenRules Decision Playground brings this vision to life. Link