Optimization Tools for Logistics

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-1-78548-049-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 466 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 697 g

Optimization Tools for Logistics covers the theory and practice of the main principles of operational research and the ways it can be applied to logistics and decision support with regards to common software.

The book is supported by worked problems and examples from industrial case studies, providing a comprehensive tool for readers from a variety of industries.

Zielgruppe

<p>Students, logistics professionals involved in decision support and operational research, teachers, project managers </p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reveillac, Jean-Michel

Réveillac, Jean-Michel

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Optimierung
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Operations Research
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensforschung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Einkauf, Logistik, Supply-Chain-Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

ForewordIntroductionChapter 1: Operational ResearchChapter 2: Elements of Graph TheoryChapter 3: Optimal PathsChapter 4: Dynamic ProgrammingChapter 5: Scheduling with PERT and MPMChapter 6: Maximal Flow in a NetworkChapter 7: Trees, Tours and TransportChapter 8: Linear ProgrammingChapter 9: SoftwareChapter 10: Operational Research using a SpreadsheetChapter 11: Dashboards, Spreadsheets and Pivot TablesChapter 12: Scheduling and Planning with a Project ManagerChapter 13: Computerized Flow SimulationConclusionAppendix 1: Installing the SolverAppendix 2: Standard Normal Distribution Table