Encyclopedia Of Operations Research And Management Science 2 J Z

This Encyclopedia provides decision makers and problem solvers in business, government and academia with a comprehensive overview of the concepts and methodologies that combine to form the fields of operations research and management science (OR/MS). More than 228 separate entries show how OR/MS applies scientific principles to decision-making, and illustrate the relationship of OR/MS to computer science, information processing, and mathematics. Each entry provides a history of the topic, describes relevant applications, surveys contemporary and future trends, and lists important references. The major expository articles are complemented with numerous secondary entries: descriptions, discussions, definitions, and abbreviations.

This is the only cohesive multi-volume major reference resource devoted to the field of operations research/management science theory, methodology, and applications. Featuring contributors from across the globe, it is organized alphabetically and contains four levels of articles (Introductory, Advanced, Technical, and Case Studies/Historical Interludes) designed to make its content useful and accessible to the widest possible readership. With its broad and carefully structured coverage of mathematical theory, algorithms, modeling, and application issues, this work is the first port-of-call for academic researchers and advanced students as well as for operations research/management science professionals looking for timely, authoritative information in this field.

The Encyclopedia received the 2011 RUSA Award for Outstanding Business Reference Source AN UNPARALLELED UNDERTAKING The Wiley Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science is the first multi-volume encyclopedia devoted to advancing the areas of operations research and management science. The Encyclopedia is available online and in print. The Encyclopedia was honored with the distinction of an "Outstanding Business Reference Source" by the Reference and User Services Association DETAILED AND AUTHORITATIVE Designed to be a mainstay for students and professionals alike, the Encyclopedia features four types of articles at varying levels written by diverse, international contributors. Introductory articles provide a broad and moderately technical treatment of core topics. Advanced articles review key areas of research in a citation-rich format similar to that of leading review journals. Technical articles provide more detailed discussions of key concepts addressed in related articles. Case Studies/Historical Interludes present successful and/or interesting examples of operations research and management science methodology in practical or historical contexts. KEY FEATURES OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA Offers the only cohesive multi-volume reference devoted to operations research and management science theory, methodology, and applications Includes over 600 articles with contributions from over 1,000 authors from 45 countries. Features an Editorial Board comprised of experts in the field who have vast experience in academia, industry, and government Designed to make the content useful and accessible to the widest possible readership Provides practical tools to maximize benefits and minimize cost and risk

Operations Research (OR) began as an interdisciplinary activity to solve complex military problems during World War II. Utilizing principles from mathematics, engineering, business, computer science, economics, and statistics, OR has developed into a full fledged academic discipline with practical application in business, industry, government and m

This encyclopedia provides decision-makers in Operations Research with a comprehensive overview of the range of ideas and forces that combine in OR/MS. New topics for the third edition, include yield management, flexible queuing systems, service management, local search, tolerance sensitivity analysis, influence diagrams, knowledge management, strategy and policy making, school districting, computational biology.