a system and method for optimizing management of a network by transforming the network into some or all of the elements of a sequential decision problem , then composing a sequential decision problem ; error and convergence checking the sequential decision problem ; and solving the sequential decision problem . the solution to the sequential decision problem is provided to a user as decision advice or automatically implemented . the network may be a website designed for access by users of mobile or other devices , or a logistics network for the distribution of goods , or a utility network for communications , energy , roads or other services . the decision advice allows the user to optimize the network to improve an aspect of the network , such as the amount of time spent traveling through the network or the total - value derived from visitors .