Introduction of computer technologies to the sectoral and enterprise
management of light industry was accompanied by active use of economic-mathematical
methods (EMM). The author describes the long-standing experience of EMM
application in combination with computer-aided management systems in light
industry. Particular attention is given to creating the systems of
mathematical models in this branch. The article discusses the problems
arisen, the ways to overcome them and states an opinion on possible
use of EMM in modern management in light industry.