About the book

The sixth edition of this book focuses on business situations, including prominent non-mathematical issues, the use of spreadsheets, and involves model formulation and assessment more than model structuring. This text offers a unique model approach and integrates the use of Excel. Through this approach students are better able to grasp the essential concepts covered in the course and see their utility. In addition to examples, nearly every chapter includes one or two case studies patterned after actual applications to convey the whole process of applying management science.

Contents:

1 Introduction 
2 Linear Programming: Basic Concepts 
3 Linear Programming: Formulation and Applications 
4 The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets 
5 What-If Analysis for Linear Programming 
6 Network Optimization Problems 
7 Using Binary Integer Programming to Deal with Yes-or-No Decisions 
8 Nonlinear Programming 
9 Decision Analysis
10 Forecasting 
11 Queueing Models 
12 Computer Simulation: Basic Concepts 
13 Computer Simulation with Analytic Solver 

APPENDIXES 
A Tips for Using Microsoft Excel for Modeling 
B Partial Answers to Selected Problems 

CHAPTERS available Online 
14 Solution Concepts for Linear Programming 
15 Transportation and Assignment Problems 
16 PERT/CPM Models for Project Management 
17 Goal Programming 
18 Inventory Management with Known Demand 
19 Inventory Management with Uncertain Demand 
20 Computer Simulation with Crystal Ball