Linear programming is a mathematical tool to solve business problems. It requires computer to solve it if the problem is big. Spreadsheet programs like Libre Office Calc are a great tool to solve them. It has a powerful solver that rival Excel Solver. Spreadsheet prepared in libre Calc can be open with Excel and work on if required. In this video we demonstrate how to use Libre Calc to solve a staffing problem.
For viewers familiar with linear programming
2:27 Formulation
5:55 Libre Office Calc Solution