Introduction to management science :

Hillier, Frederick S.

Introduction to management science : a modeling and case studies approach with spreadsheets / Frederick S. Hillier, Mark S. Hillier. - 4th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill Companies, ©2011. - xix, 629 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).

Includes index. Includes card for acces to McGraw-Hill's premium content and McGraw-Hill online resources.

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Linear Programming: Basic Concepts Chapter 3: Linear Programming: Formulation and Applications Chapter 4: The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets Chapter 5: What-If Analysis for Linear Programming Chapter 6: Network Optimization Problems Chapter 7: Using Binary Integer Programming to Deal with Yes-or-No Decisions Chapter 8: Nonlinear Programming Chapter 9: Decision Analysis Chapter 10: Forecasting Chapter 11: Queueing Models Chapter 12: Computer Simulation: Basic Concepts Chapter 13: Computer Simulation with Crystal Ball Appendix A: Using the Solver Table Appendix B: Tips for Using Microsoft Excel for Modeling Appendix C: Partial Answers to Selected Problems Supplements on the CD-ROM: Supplement to Chapter 2: More about the Graphical Method for Linear Programming Supplement to Chapter 5: Reduced Costs Supplement to Chapter 6: Minimum Spanning-Tree Problems Supplement 1 to Chapter 7: Advanced Formulation Techniques for Binary Integer Programming Supplement 2 to Chapter 7: Some Perspectives on Solving Binary Integer Programming Problems Supplement to Chapter 9: Decision Criteria Supplement to Chapter 10: Time-Series Forecasting with CB Predictor Supplement to Chapter 11: Additional Queueing Models Supplement to Chapter 12: The Inverse Transformation Method for Generating Random Observations Chapters on the CD-ROM: Chapter 14: Solution Concepts for Linear Programming Chapter 15: Transportation and Assignment Problems Chapter 16: PERT/CPM Models for Project Management Chapter 17: Goal Programming Chapter 18: Inventory Management with Known Demand Chapter 19: Inventory Management with Uncertain Demand

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Management science.
Operations research.

T56 / .H55 2011
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