TY  - GEN
AU  - Pradeep Pai
TI  - Operations research
SN  - 9780198075479
U1  - 519.7 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - New Delhi
PB  - Oxford  Unversity Press
KW  - Operations research
N1  - Features of the Book 
Preface 
Chapter 1. Operations Research: An Introduction 
Chapter 2. Assignment Problem 
Chapter 3. Transportation Problem 
Chapter 4. Linear Programming Problem 
Chapter 5. Extension of Linear Programming Problem 
Chapter 6. Sequencing Models 
Chapter 7. Inventory Management 
Chapter 8. Dynamic Programming 
Chapter 9. Queuing Th eory 
Chapter 10. Game Theory 
Chapter 11. Replacement Theory 
Chapter 12. Network Analysis 
Chapter 13. Simulation 
Chapter 14. Markov Chains 
Chapter 15. Forecasting 
Chapter 16. Decision Theory 
Chapter 17. Investment Analysis 
Chapter 18. Introduction to Non-linear Programming Problems 
Appendix: Statistical and Financial Tables 
Bibliography 
Index
N2  - Operations Research: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive textbook specially designed to meet the needs of business management students. It explains the concepts and managerial applications of operations research lucidly, with the help of graphs, tables, and numerous solved examples.

Comprising 18 chapters, the book provides an in-depth coverage of linear programming problem and its various applications/extensions such as assignment problems, transportation problems, and integer and goal programming. Also, various theories and processes related to inventory management methods, sequencing, and queuing theory have been covered in detail. The book covers important topics such as network analysis tools, Markov chains, and decision theory. It concludes with chapters on investment analysis and non-linear programming. A comprehensive chapter on game theory applications adds further value to the book.

This book would also be useful for students pursuing postgraduate courses in operations research and commerce. Besides, it offers valuable insights into the subject for practitioners to optimize in business situations

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