ABSTRACT

Although a useful and important tool, the potential of mathematical modelling for decision making is often neglected. Considered an art by many and weird science by some, modelling is not as widely appreciated in problem solving and decision making as perhaps it should be. And although many operations research, management science, and optimization

part |2 pages

Section I: Introduction to Optimization and Modeling

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|14 pages

The Process of Optimization

chapter 3|26 pages

Introduction to Modelling

part |2 pages

Section II: Modelling Techniques

chapter 4|44 pages

. Simple Modelling Techniques I

chapter 5|42 pages

Simple Modelling Techniques II

chapter 7|28 pages

Modelling Well-Known Problems II

chapter 8|16 pages

Alternative Modelling

part |2 pages

Section III: Model Solving

chapter 9|54 pages

Solution Approaches: An Overview

chapter 10|50 pages

Input Preparation and Model Solving

chapter 11|20 pages

Output Analysis and Practical Issues

chapter 12|32 pages

Basic Optimization Techniques

part |2 pages

Section IV: Practical Problems

chapter 13|30 pages

Models for Practical Problems I

chapter 14|26 pages

Models for Practical Problems II

chapter 15|26 pages

Solving Practical Problems