Cutting planes in integer and mixed integer programming

Abstract

This survey presents cutting planes that are useful or potentially useful in solving mixed integer programs. Valid inequalities for (i) general integer programs, (ii) problems with local structure such as knapsack constraints, and (iii) problems with 0-1 coefficient matrices, such as set packing, are examined in turn. Finally, the use of valid inequalities for classes of problems with structure, such as network design, is explored. © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V.