Operations Research Methods And Problems

"This era of science and engineering has attracted researchers tasked with evaluating performance and optimization of problems in the field of operations research. The book covers mathematical analysis, methods and applications involving processes such as system performance, optimization, inventory theory, reliability theory, and queueing theory. Operations Research: Methods, Techniques, and Advancements explores recent and innovative methods and advancements associated with the mathematical theory of operations research. It offers a detailed overview of mathematical modelling for general industrial systems and emphasizes the latest ideas for the benefit of society and the research community. Intended for a broad range of readers, this book is useful to academicians, industrialists, researchers, students, academia and specialists from various disciplines and those working in the industry"--

Written With The Dual Purpose Of In Depth Study Of Operations Research And Creating An Awareness About Its Applicability The Third Edition Of The Book Covers Diverse Topics Such As Linear Programming, Network Planning, Inventory Control, Waiting Line Problems, Simulation, Problems Of Replacement, Reliability And Elements Of Non-Linear Programming With Appropriate Rigour. It Also Includes Real Life Applications Of Operations Manufacturing To Make The Readers Familiar With Operations Research Methodology. The Book Also Contains Numerous Examples And Exercises With Answers To Help The Students Develop Problem Solving Skill. The New Edition Also Presents Computer Programmes To Be Used On A Personal Computer For The Benefit Of The Students With A Computer Orientation.

In a rapidly developing field like Operations Research, its easy to get overwhelmed by the variety of topics and analytic techniques. Paul Jensen and Jonathan Bard help you master the expensive field by focusing on the fundamental models and methodologies underlying the practice of Operations Research. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the author presents the quantitative tools and models most important to understanding modern operations research. You'll come to appreciate the power of OR techniques in solving real-world problems and applications in your own field. You'll learn how to translate complex situations into mathematical models, solve models and turn models into solutions. This text is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice by presenting the quantitative tools and models most suited for modern operations research. The principal goal is to give analysts, engineers, and decision makers a larger appreciation of their roles by defining a common terminology and by explaining the interfaces between the underlying methodologies. Features Divides each subject into methods and models, giving you greater flexibility in how you approach the material. Concise and focused presentation highlights central ideas. Many examples throughout the text will help you better understand mathematical material.

This era of science and engineering has attracted researchers tasked with evaluating performance and optimization of problems in the field of operations research. The book covers mathematical analysis, methods and applications involving processes such as system performance, optimization, inventory theory, reliability theory, and queueing theory. Operations Research: Methods, Techniques, and Advancements explores recent and innovative methods and advancements associated with the mathematical theory of operations research. It offers a detailed overview of mathematical modelling for general industrial systems and emphasizes the latest ideas for the benefit of society and the research community. Intended for a broad range of readers, this book is useful to academicians, industrialists, researchers, students, academia and specialists from various disciplines and those working in the industry.