Disjunctive Programming is a technique and a discipline initiated by the author in the early
1970's which has become a central tool for solving nonconvex optimization problems like pure
or mixed integer programs through convexification (cutting plane) procedures combined with
enumeration. It has played a major role in the revolution in the state of the art of Integer
Programming that took place roughly during the period 1990-2010. The main benefit that the
reader may acquire from reading this book is a deeper understanding of the theoretical
underpinnings and of the applications potential of disjunctive programming which range from
more efficient problem formulation to enhanced modeling capability and improved solution
methods for integer and combinatorial optimization. Egon Balas is University Professor and Lord
Professor of Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business.
