Operations Research

A comprehensive reference for the broad range of problems encountered in the field, this second edition features new information on single machine scheduling, new procedures for common due dates, flowshop problems such as the n-job/m-machine problem, minimizing makespan with total penalty and multip..

Quadratic programming is a mathematical technique that allows for the optimization of a quadratic function in several variables. QP is a subset of Operations Research and is the next higher lever of sophistication than Linear Programming. It is a key mathematical tool in Portfolio Optimization and s..

This book provides one of the first unified accounts of the dynamic aspects involved in the strategic behavior in queues. The author presents the material in an easy style with mostly non-technical language, emphasizing models and qualitative insights. He describes applications in many practical sit..

This book examines how to program artificial search agents so that they act optimally or demonstrate the same behavior as predicted by the foraging theory for living organisms. It discusses foraging theory as well as search and screening theory in the same mathematical and algorithmic framework. It ..

This new textbook will provide state-of-the-art models, concepts and solution methods important in the design, control, operation, and management of service systems. It will cover supply chain management, warehouse & distribution, financial engineering, revenue management in airlines, retail enginee..

Students of statistics, operations research, and engineering will be informed of simulation methodology for problems in both mathematical statistics and systems simulation. This discussion presents many of the necessary statistical and graphical techniques...

The book focuses on helping students develop strong analytical skills and the ability to solve real-world problems through analysis and synthesis. It also stresses the importance of integrating engineering optimization techniques with business strategic thinking. It starts with the description of di..

Reporting on cutting-edge research in production, distribution, and transportation, this book supplies the understanding needed to tackle key problems within the supply chain. Viewing the supply chain as an integrated process with regard to tactical and operational planning, it details models to hel..

Developed from the authors’ longstanding course on decision and risk analysis, this text explores the important interaction between decisions and management action and clarifies the barriers to rational decision making. The authors analyze strengths and weaknesses of the best alternatives, enabling ..