Introduction to Management Science Plus Companion Website Access Card: Global Edition 10/e

1. Management Science

The Management Science Approach to Problem Solving
Model Building: Break-Even Analysis
Computer Solution
Management Science Modeling Techniques
Business Usage of Management Science Techniques
Management Science Models in Descision Support Systems

2. Linear Programming: Model Formulation and Graphical Solution

Model Formulation
A Maximization Model Example
Graphical Solutions of Linear Programming Methods
A Minimization Model Example
Irregular Types of Linear Programming Problems
Characteristics of Linear Programming Problems

3. Linear Programming: Computer Solution and Sensitivity Analysis

Computer Solution
Sensitivity Analysis

4. Linear Programming: Modeling Examples

A Product Mix Example
A Diet Example
An Investment Example
A Marketing Example
A Transportation Example
A Blend Example
A Multiperiod Scheduling Example
A Data Envelopment Analysis Example

5. Integer Programming

Integer Programming Models
Integer Programming Graphical Solution
Computer Solution of Integer Programming Problems with Excel and QM for Windows
0-1 Integer Programming Modeling Examples

6. Transportation, Transshipment, and Assignment Problems

The Transportation Model
Computer Solution of a Transportation Problem
The Transshipment Model
The Assignment Model
Computer Solution of the Assignment Problem

7. Network Flow Models

Network Components
The Shortest Route Problem
The Minimal Spanning Tree Problem
The Maximal Flow Problem

8. Project Management

The Elements of Project Management
CPM/PERT
Probabilistic Activity Times
Microsoft Project
Project Crashing and Time-Cost Trade-Off
Formulating the CPM/PERT Network as a Linear Programming Model

9. Multicriteria Decision Making

Goal Programming
Graphical Interpretation of Goal Programming
Computer Solution of Goal Programming Problems with QM for Windows and Excel
The Analytical Hierarchy Process
Scoring Model

10. Nonlinear Programming

Nonlinear Profit Analysis
Constrained Optimization
Solution of Nonlinear Programming Problems with Excel
A Nonlinear Programming Model with Multiple Constraints
Nonlinear Model Examples

11. Probability and Statistics

Types of Probability
Fundamentals of Probability
Statistical Independence and Dependence
Expected Value
The Normal Distribution

12. Decision Analysis

Components of Decision Making
Decision Making without Probabilities
Decision Making with Probabilities
Decision Analysis with Additional Information
Utility

13. Queuing Analysis

Elements of Waiting Line Analysis
The Single-Server Waiting Line System
Undefined and Constant Service times
Finite Queue Length
Finite Calling Population
The Multiple-Server Waiting Line
Additional Types of Queuing Systems

14. Simulation

The Monte Carlo Process
Computer Simulation with Excel Spreadsheets
Simulation of a Queuing System
Continuous Probability Distributions
Statistical Analysis of Simulation Results
Crystal Ball
Verification of the Simulation Model
Areas of Simulation Application

15. Forecasting

Forecasting Components
Time Series Methods
Forecast Accuracy
Time Series Forecasting Using Excel
Time Series Forecasting Using QM for Windows
Regression Methods

16. Inventory Management

Elements of Inventory Management
Inventory Control Systems
Economic Order Quantity Models
The Basic EOQ Model
The EOQ Model with Noninstantaneous Receipt
The EOQ Model with Shortages
EOQ Analysis with QM for Windows
EOQ Analysis with Excel and Excel QM
Quantity Discounts
Reorder Point
Determining Safety Stocks Using Service Levels
Order Quantity for a Periodic Inventory System

Appendix A

Normal Table
Chi-Square Table

Appendix B

Setting Up and Editing a Spreadsheet

Appendix C

The Poisson and Exponential Distributions

Solutions to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems

Glossary
Index
Photo Credits
CD-ROM Modules