Operations research improves business efficiency by:

1. Optimizing Resources: Allocating time, labor, and materials effectively.
2. Enhancing Decision-Making: Providing data-driven insights for faster decisions.
3. Improving Scheduling: Streamlining production and logistics.
4. Optimizing Supply Chains: Managing inventory and transportation costs.
5. Boosting Quality Control: Identifying inefficiencies in production.
6. Enabling Scenario Analysis: Simulating outcomes to prepare for uncertainties.

These methods lead to cost savings and improved performance.