Kantorovich refers to Leonid Kantorovich, a prominent Soviet mathematician and economist known for his work in optimization and linear programming. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1975 for his contributions to the theory of optimal resource allocation, which has applications in various fields, including economics, engineering, and logistics. Kantorovich developed the Kantorovich method, a mathematical approach that helps solve problems involving the efficient distribution of resources. His work laid the foundation for modern operations research and has influenced many areas, including supply chain management and decision-making processes in businesses.