Introduction to Mathematical Programming (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Walker, Russell C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0555046214 ISBN 13: 9780555046210

Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Empowering users with the knowledge necessary to begin using

mathematical programming as a tool for managerial applications, this

practical text shows when a mathematical model can be useful in solving

a problem, and instills an appreciation and understanding of the

mathematics associated with the applied techniques. Surveys problem

types, and discusses various ways to use specific mathematical tools.

Contains a brief introduction to matrix algebra as prerequisite material

for the study of linear programming. The discussion of linear

programming includes a verification of the simplex algorithm and a

chapter on duality and sensitivity analysis. Discusses the special

structures of four network problems: the transportation problem, the

critical path method, the shortest path problem, and minimal spanning

trees. Includes the method of Lagrange multipliers for non-linear

optimization. Touches on "mathematics" oriented (vs. applications)

material, with integrated proofs and discussions on such topics as basic

graph theory, matrix algebra, and properties of algorithms. Appendices

include answers to the odd problems, an introduction to the linear

programming software LINDO, an overview of the symbolic computation

package Maple, and a brief introduction to Excel and its optimization

add-in Solver.

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From the Back Cover

Empowering users with the knowledge necessary to begin using mathematical programming as a tool for managerial applications and beyond, this practical guide shows when a mathematical model can be useful in solving a problem, and instills an appreciation and understanding of the mathematics associated with the applied techniques. Surveys problem types, and discusses various ways to use specific mathematical tools. Contains prerequisite material for the study of linear programming, and offers a brief introduction to matrix algebra. Discusses the special structures of four network problems: the transportation problem, the critical path method, the shortest path problem, and minimal spanning trees. Covers compound interest and explores the financial aspects of specific problems considered throughout the book. Touches on "mathematics" oriented (vs. applications) material, with integrated proofs and discussions on such topics basic graph theory, linear algebra, analysis, properties of algorithms, and combinatorics. An extensive appendix section includes answers to many problems, an introduction to the linear programming package LINDO, an overview of the symbolic computation package Maple, and brief introductions to the TI-82 and TI-92 calculators and their applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0555046214
• ISBN 13: 9780555046210
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2