Operations Research: An Introduction

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Operations Researchprovides a broad focus on algorithmic and practical implementation of Operations Research (OR) techniques, using theory, applications, and computations to teach OR basics. With theTenth Edition, the author preserves classical algorithms by providing essential hand computational algorithms as an important part of OR history. Based on input and submissions from OR students, professors, and practitioners, the author also includes scenarios that show how classical algorithms can be beneficial in practice. These entries are included asAha! Momentswith each dealing with stories, anecdotes, and issues in OR theory, applications, computations, and teaching methodology that can advance the understanding of fundamental OR concepts.KEY TOPICSWhat Is Operations Research? Modeling with Linear Programming; The Simplex Method and Sensitivity Analysis; Duality and Post-Optimal Analysis; Transportation Model and Its Variants; Network Models; Advanced Linear Programming; Goal Programming; Integer Linear Programming; Heuristic and Constraint Programming; Traveling Salesperson Problem (TSP); Deterministic Dynamic Programming; Inventory Modeling (with Introduction to Supply Chains); Review of Basic Probability; Decision Analysis and Games; Probabilistic Inventory Models; Markov Chains; Queuing Systems; Simulation Modeling; Classical Optimization Theory; Nonlinear Programming Algorithms; Statistical TablesMARKETFor anyone interested in courses in Operations Research in the fields of Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Statistics, Computer Science, and Mathematics.