Which mathematical optimization technique, first integrated into retail inventory management software in the 1990s, represented a breakthrough for handling non-linear constraints in product stocking decisions?

In the specialized world of mathematical software and educational tools, product development follows unique trajectories influenced by mathematical breakthroughs and computational advancements. This poll tests your knowledge about a significant milestone in the development of mathematical modeling software that revolutionized how retailers approach inventory optimization. Understanding the historical evolution of these tools provides insight into current retail analytics capabilities.

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Interior-point methods
Monte Carlo simulation
Simplex algorithm
Genetic algorithms