Linear Programming: An Explanation of the Simplex Algorithm (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Dakota Ulrich Greenwald

9780266844327: Linear Programming: An Explanation of the Simplex Algorithm (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266844324 ISBN 13: 9780266844327

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the simplex algorithm with clear, practical guidance. Learn how to model, solve, and interpret real-world optimization problems.

This book presents the simplex method as a tool for turning business and management challenges into manageable mathematical programs. It walks through how to translate complex requirements into linear equations, set up objective functions, and read the results from tableau forms. Realistic examples show how the method can be applied to production, distribution, and compensation problems, with attention to common pitfalls and decision-making insights.

What you’ll experience

Step-by-step construction of linear programming models from problem statements
How to handle constraints, slack variables, and profit or cost objectives
Illustrations of practical issues like degeneracy and replacement row difficulty
Examples of applications in distribution, shipping costs, and executive compensation

Ideal for readers of operations research, management science, and anyone seeking a practical introduction to optimization techniques used in industry.

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