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. Covers simple explanations of the mathematical theories related to logisticsContains many problems and examples from industrial case studiesIncludes coverage of the use of readily available software; spreadsheets, project managers, flows simulators INDICE: Part 1 - Theory Chapter 1: Approach to operational research Chapter 2: Basics of graph theory Chapter 3: The optimal paths Chapter 4: Dynamic programming Chapter 5: Methods scheduling with PERT and MPM Chapter 6: Maximal network flow Chapter 7: Trees, minimum latency tours and transport Chapter 8: Linear Programming Part 2 - Examples and exercises on software Chapter 9: Available software (spreadsheets, project managers, flow simulation) : free or paid for PCs, Mac and tablets Chapter 10: Operations research with a spreadsheet Chapter 11: Decision Support with a spreadsheet Chapter 12: Scheduling and planning with a project manager Chapter 13: Simulation of Flow computer Appendix A : Standard normal distribution table Appendix B : Exercise solutions Appendix C : Small VBA tutorial for Microsoft Excel
- ISBN: 978-1-78548-049-2
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés