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Operations Research,

Operations Research,

Author(s):
  • A. M. Natarajan
    • Author: A. M. Natarajan
    • ISBN:9789332526471
    • 10 Digit ISBN:9332526478
    • Price:Rs. 800.00
    • Pages:744
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    Operations research is the study of optimization techniques. Designed to cater to the syllabi requirements of Indian universities, this book on operations research reinforces the concepts discussed in each chapter with solved problems. A unique feature of this book is that with its focus on coherence and clarity, it hand-holds students through the solutions, each step of the way.

    Table of Content

    1 Basics of Operations Research
    2 Linear Programming Problem (LPP)
    3 Advanced Topics in Linear Programming
    4 The Transportation Problem
    5 Assignment Problem
    6 Dynamic Programming
    7 Decision Theory and Introduction to Quantitative Methods
    8 Theory of Games
    9 Sequencing Models
    10 Replacement Models
    11 Inventory Models
    12 Queuing Models
    13 Network Models
    14 Simulation
    15 Non-Linear Programming
     

    Salient Features

    Graphical solution to linear programming problems discussed by means of appropriate examples

    Economic interpretation of dual variables explained and various computational techniques elucidated

    Applications of the simulation model in practical business problems illustrated

    Detailed analysis of the critical path method (CPM) and the project evaluation review technique (PERT)

    Non-linear programming problems, quadratic programming and separable programming highlighted along with their applications