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Operations Research: Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Uses

Operations Research: Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Uses

Short, Steven

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringGeneral Mathematics

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ISBN13: 9798887156910
Publisher: Oryson Press
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.85
Height: 0.81 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Operations Research: Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Uses addresses the critical need for systematic approaches to optimize complex decision-making within organizations. In an era characterized by intricate systems, limited resources, and dynamic environments, the ability to model, analyze, and solve operational challenges is paramount. This discipline provides the quantitative tools necessary to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance across diverse sectors, tackling issues ranging from resource allocation to logistical planning under uncertainty. This book comprehensively covers fundamental and advanced methodologies within operations research. It begins with the core principles of linear programming, including model formulation, the simplex method, duality theory, and sensitivity analysis, before exploring specialized network, transportation, and assignment problems. Further chapters delve into dynamic and integer programming for multi-stage and discrete decision processes, alongside nonlinear programming and metaheuristic approaches for complex scenarios. The text also examines decision analysis, game theory, stochastic processes like Markov chains and queueing systems, inventory management, Markov decision processes, and simulation modeling for robust analysis. This authoritative resource is essential for students, researchers, and practitioners seeking to master the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of operations research.

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