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Winston, Wayne L.

Practical management science / Wayne L. Winston, S. Christian Albright ; with case studies by Mark Broadie. - 2nd ed. - Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole, 2001. - xviii, 953 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

Study guide (186 p. ; 24 cm.).

Introduction to Modeling --
A Waiting-Line Example --
Modeling versus Models --
The Seven-Step Modeling Process --
Successful Management Science Applications --
Why Study Management Science? --
Software Included in This Book --
Introductory Spreadsheet Modeling --
Basic Spreadsheet Modeling Concepts --
Modeling Examples --
Tips for Editing and Documenting Spreadsheets --
Introduction to Optimization Modeling --
A Brief History of Linear Programming --
Introduction to LP Modeling --
Sensitivity Analysis and the Solver Table Add-In --
The Linear Assumptions --
Graphical Solution Method --
Infeasibility and Unboundedness --
A Multiperiod Production Problem --
A Decision Support System --
Information on Solvers --
Shelby Shelving --
Linear Programming Models --
Static Workforce Scheduling Models --
Aggregate Planning Models --
Dynamic Workforce Planning Models --
Blending Models --
Production Process Models --
Dynamic Financial Models --
Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) --
Lakefield Corporation's Oil Trading Desk --
Foreign Currency Trading --
Network Models --
Transportation Models --
More General Logistics Models --
Non-Logistics Network Models --
Project Scheduling Models --
Optimized Motor Carrier Selection at Westvaco --
Linear Optimization Models with Integer Variables --
Approaches to Optimization with Integer Variables --
Capital Budgeting Models --
Fixed-Cost Models --
Lockbox Models --
Plant and Warehouse Location Models --
Set-Covering Models --
Models with Either-Or Constraints --
Cutting Stock Models.

ISBN: 0534371353

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Management science--Computer simulation.
Management science--Mathematical models.
Electronic spreadsheets.

LC Class. No.: T57.62. / W55 2001