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Beginning with an overview of the operations research models and decision-making, the book describes in detail the various optimization techniques such as linear and non-linear programming, integer linear programming, dynamic programming, genetic programming, and network techniques such as PERT (program evaluation review technique) and CPM (critical path method). It also explains the transportation and assignment problems, queuing theory, games theory, sequencing, replacement and capital investment decisions and inventory. Besides, the book discusses the Monte Carlo simulation techniques for solving queuing, demand forecasting, inventory and scheduling problems and elaborates on genetic algorithms.
Each mathematical technique is dealt with in two parts. The first part explains the theory underlying the methodology of solution to problems. The second part illustrates how the theory is applied to solve different kinds of problems.
This book is designed as a textbook for the undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, production and industrial engineering, computer science and engineering and information technology. Besides, the book will also be useful to the postgraduate students of production and industrial engineering, computer applications, business administration, commerce, mathematics and statistics.
KEY FEATURES :
Includes a large number of solved problems to help students comprehend the concepts with ease.
Gives step-by-step explanation of algorithms by taking problems.
Provides chapter-end exercises to drill the students in self-study.
Contents: Preface 1. Introduction to Operations Research Models and Decision-Making 2. Linear Programming: Basic Concepts 3. Graphical Method 4. Simplex Method 5. Big M Method 6. Duality in Linear Programming 7. Sensitivity Analysis 8. Revised Simplex Method 9. Two-phase Simplex Method 10. Dual Simplex Method 11. Integer Linear Programming: Branch and Bound Algorithms 12. Integer Linear Programming: Gomory Cutting Plane Method 13. Transportation Problem 14. Assignment Model 15. Non-linear Programming: Classical Optimization Techniques 16. Non-linear Programming with Constraints Graphical Solution 17. Non-linear Programming: Multivariable Optimization with Equality Constraints: Lagrange Multipliers Method 18. Non-linear Programming: Multivariable Optimization with Inequality Constraints: Kuhn“Tucker Conditions 19. Non-linear Programming: Quadratic Programming and Separable Programming 20. Search Methods (Non-linear Programming) 21. Sequencing 22. Replacement and Capital Investment Decisions 23. Inventory 24. Theory of Games 25. Queueing Theory (Waiting Lines) 26. Network Problems 27. Network Techniques: Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) 28. Dynamic Programming 29. Monte Carlo Simulation 30. Genetic Algorithms 31. Genetic Programming Appendices ISBN 9788120346345
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