Introduction to management science : a modeling and case studies approach with spreadsheets /
Hillier, Frederick S.
Introduction to management science : a modeling and case studies approach with spreadsheets / Frederick S. Hillier, Mark S. Hillier ; Cases developed by Karl Schmedders, Molly Stephens. - third edition - xxii, 602 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.). - The McGraw-Hill/Irwin series operations and decision sciences . - Irwin/McGraw-Hill series in operations and decision sciences. .
Includes index.
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
Offers a unique model approach and integrates the use of Excel. This work helps students better grasp the essential concepts covered in the course and see their utility. Each chapter also includes a case study that is meant to show the students a real and interesting application of the topics addressed in that chapter.
9780073129037 (alk. paper) 0073129038 (alk. paper)
2006036715
Management science.
Operations research.
658.4032 / H.F.I
Introduction to management science : a modeling and case studies approach with spreadsheets / Frederick S. Hillier, Mark S. Hillier ; Cases developed by Karl Schmedders, Molly Stephens. - third edition - xxii, 602 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.). - The McGraw-Hill/Irwin series operations and decision sciences . - Irwin/McGraw-Hill series in operations and decision sciences. .
Includes index.
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
Offers a unique model approach and integrates the use of Excel. This work helps students better grasp the essential concepts covered in the course and see their utility. Each chapter also includes a case study that is meant to show the students a real and interesting application of the topics addressed in that chapter.
9780073129037 (alk. paper) 0073129038 (alk. paper)
2006036715
Management science.
Operations research.
658.4032 / H.F.I