Find the best overall answer to complicated, nonlinear problems by exploring the entire universe of possible answers with Evolver. By performing optimization in Microsoft Excel using genetic algorithms, linear programming, and the OptQuest solving methods, you can find the optimal solution to linear problems large and small and determine the best overall global solution to nonlinear, complex problems where other solvers fail.
Solve Complex Linear and Nonlinear Allocation Problems
Evolver is an optimization add-in for Microsoft Excel that uses innovative genetic algorithm (GA), OptQuest, and linear programming technology to quickly solve virtually any type of problem that can be modeled in Excel. Evolver has a unique ability arrive at the best overall “global” solution to a problem—solutions traditional solvers typically miss.
Evolver, using innovative “mutations” and combinations of solutions, or “organisms,” is well-suited to finding the best overall answer by exploring the entire universe of possible answers. Plus the use of OptQuest as optimization engine with the unique set of powerful algorithms and sophisticated analysis techniques including metaheuristics optimization, evolutionary algorithms, tabu search and scatter search, to name a few. As a result, OptQuest enables users to shift from a “What if?” approach to a “What’s best?” approach. This includes complicated, nonlinear problems where the best local solution may not be the best absolute answer. After an optimization, the user can choose whether to keep the best solution, or revert the workbook the its pre-optimization state. This makes it easy to decide the best course of action. You can also generate reports directly in Excel for an optimization summary, log of all simulations, and log of progress steps.
Seamless integration into Microsoft Excel for the highest level of computational accuracy
Find the best global solution to complex, real-life problems
4x faster optimizations and calculations
Monitor progress toward best solutions with Evolver Watcher
Enhanced productivity with intuitive interface and ribbon
Evolver has a multitude of applications, including:
Investment Planning & Portfolio Optimization Optimize multiple portfolio assets (such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or projects) to maximize return while minimizing risk. Perform efficient frontier analysis to identify the best portfolio for a given level of risk.
Supply Chain Management Optimize multiple suppliers to minimize failure points and maximize probability of deliveries. Identify high-risk areas in the supply chain to create mitigation strategies.
Inventory & Capacity Planning Manage inventory more effectively, improve capacity planning, and schedule workforces and equipment use more efficiently. Reduce time to market and improve delivery rates.
Capital Reserves Determine optimal reserves levels subject to capital constraints and resource demands.
Product and Pricing Mix Identify the optimal product mix offering and price points to maximize sales subject to cost, production, or other constraints.
Find the best global solution to complex, real-life problems.
OptQuest solving engine
The OptQuest engine integrates Tabu Search, Neural Networks, Scatter Search, and Linear/Integer Programming into a single composite method. It provides great results – and quickly – on many types of models.
100% Excel calculations
Get the highest level of computation accuracy and never have to leave your spreadsheet.
Original, Best, Last model updating
Instantly see the effects of three solutions on your entire model.
Automatic selection of solving engine
Saves time and improves accuracy by automatically using the most appropriate engine for your model.
Enterprise Licensing Better Research, Insights, and Outcomes for All
Whether your organization’s focus is qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods data analysis, we can help your whole team work better together — collaborating to aggregate, organize, analyze, and present your findings. Lumivero’s enterprise licensing options offer volume pricing for teams and organizations needing nine (9) or more licenses.
Enterprise licenses allow the flexibility to install Lumivero software and solutions on multiple computers (up to the maximum number of licenses that your site has purchased) with a centralized management solution.
Lumivero’s team-based solutions allow you to:
Stay up-to-date with free upgrades to the latest releases
Reduce IT costs with one platform deployed across your organization
Reassign licenses to different users as teams evolve
Centralize license and subscription management in one place
Streamline budget allocation, especially for smaller groups and consultancy firms
Enjoy a Dedicated Customer Success Manager and pro-rated rates for new users
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