Chapter 1:

Introduction

Chapter 2:

Linear Programming: Basic Concepts

Chapter 3:

Linear Programming: Formulation and Applications

Chapter 4:

The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets

Chapter 5:

What-If Analysis for Linear Programming

Chapter 6:

Network Optimization Problems

Chapter 7:

Using Binary Integer Programming to Deal with Yes-or-No Decisions

Chapter 8:

Nonlinear Programming

Chapter 9:

Decision Analysis

Chapter 10:

Forecasting

Chapter 11:

Queueing Models

Chapter 12:

Computer Simulation: Basic Concepts

Chapter 13:

Computer Simulation with Risk Solver Platform

APPENDIXES

Appendix A: Tips for Using Microsoft Excel for Modeling

Appendix B: Partial Answers to Selected Problems

INDEX

SUPPLEMENTS ON THE CD-ROM

Supplement to Chapter 2: More about the Graphical Method for Linear Programming

Supplement to Chapter 5: Reduced Costs

Supplement to Chapter 6: Minimum Spanning-Tree Problems

Supplement 1 to Chapter 7: Advanced Formulation Techniques for Binary Integer Programming

Supplement 2 to Chapter 7: Some Perspectives on Solving Binary Integer Programming Problems

Supplement 1 to Chapter 9: Decision Criteria

Supplement 2 to Chapter 9: Using TreePlan Software for Decision Trees

Supplement to Chapter 11: Additional Queueing Models

Supplement to Chapter 12: The Inverse Transformation Method for Generating Random Observations

CHAPTERS ON THE CD-ROM

Chapter 14: Solution Concepts for Linear Programming

Chapter 15: Transportation and Assignment Problems

Chapter 16: PERT/CPM Models for Project Management

Chapter 17: Goal Programming

Chapter 18: Inventory Management with Known Demand

Chapter 19: Inventory Management with Uncertain Demand

Chapter 20: Computer Simulation with Crystal Ball