Everything about CPLEX

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

1. Read the overview: CPLEXA 5-minute orientation
2. Skim a recent paper: Novel Solutions to the Multidimensional Knapsack Problem Using CPLEX: New Results on ORX BenchmarksInfluential work since 2022
3. Pick up a classic book: Decision Optimization with IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization StudioThe most-reprinted book on the subject
4. Read the landmark paper: A Classifier to Decide on the Linearization of Mixed-Integer Quadratic Problems in CPLEXCited 39 times
5. Go sideways: Optimization Programming LanguageA closely related topic
6. Go sideways: ILOGA closely related topic

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

• A Classifier to Decide on the Linearization of Mixed-Integer Quadratic Problems in CPLEX

  Pierre Bonami, Andrea Lodi, Giulia Zarpellon · 2022 · Operations Research · 39 citations

• Optimizing short-term production schedules in surface mining: Integrating mine modeling software with AMPL/CPLEX

  Martin L. Smith · 1998 · International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment · 31 citations

• Integration of COTS software products ARENA & CPLEX for an inventory/logistics problem

  Mayur Vamanan, Qian Wang, Rajan Batta · 2004 · Computers & Operations Research · 23 citations

• COTS software integration for simulation optimization coupling: case of ARENA and CPLEX products

  Valeria Borodin, Jean Bourtembourg, Faicel Hnaien · 2018 · International Journal of Modelling and Simulation · 16 citations

• A comprehensive empirical demonstration of the impact of choice constraints on solving generalizations of the 0–1 knapsack problem using the integer programming option of CPLEX®

  Yun Lu, Francis J. Vasko · 2019 · Engineering Optimization · 8 citations

• Crane Scheduling of Steel-making and Continuous Casting Process Using the Mixed-Timed Petri Net Modelling Via CPLEX Optimization

  Liangliang Sun, Wei Liu, Tianyou Chai · 2011 · IFAC Proceedings Volumes · 7 citations

• A Hierarchical P-hub Center Problem for Perishable Products Using CPLEX Method and Origin-Destination Approach

  Dadang Mohamad, Alim Al Ayub Ahmed, Gunawan Widjaja · 2021 · Industrial Engineering & Management Systems · 3 citations

• Overlay Multicast Optimization: IBM ILOG CPLEX

  Michał Kucharzak, Dawid Zydek, Iwona Poźniak-Koszałka · 2012 · International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunications · 2 citations

🆕 Influential since 2022

• Novel Solutions to the Multidimensional Knapsack Problem Using CPLEX: New Results on ORX Benchmarks

  Khelifa Meriem, Mezzoudj Saliha, Hacini Mohammed Abdelaziz · 2024 · Journal of Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Technologies · 2 citations

• Three-phase CPLEX with quota auction mechanism for dedicated resource-constrained multi-project scheduling problem with calendar constraints

  Feng Kong, Kaixin Chen · 2025 · Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management · 1 citations

• Integrated production–distribution planning using a MILP optimization model and CPLEX solver

  Mohammed Machkour, Abdellah El Barkany, Bilal Harras · 2026 · The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology · 1 citations

• Mixing nuclear and conventional fossil fuel units within the baseload of PP using the CPLEX Optimizer

  Abdullah M. Al-Qahtani, Abdullah M. Al-Shaalan, Waheed A. Al-Masry · 2024 · Frontiers in Energy Research · 1 citations

• Comparative Study of CPLEX and D-Wave for Track Finding Resolution

  Duy Dao, Hervé Kerivin, Philippe Lacomme · 2025 · Journal of Quantum Computing · 1 citations

📚 Books worth reading

• 📕Decision Optimization with IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization StudioStefan Nickel, Claudius Steinhardt · 2022
• ILOG CPLEX yu tie dao yun shu you huaSun wan hua · 2014
• Angewandte Optimierung mit IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization StudioStefan Nickel, Claudius Steinhardt · 2020

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