Simulation: The Practice of Model Development and Use - Softcover

Robinson, Stewart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1137328029 ISBN 13: 9781137328021

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2014

Synopsis

The new edition of this successful textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to simulation, foregrounding the topic as an applied problem-solving tool. Guiding readers through the key stages in a simulation project in terms of both the technical requirements and the project management issues surrounding it, the book will enable students to develop appropriate valid conceptual models, perform simulation experiments, analyse the results and draw insightful conclusions. The author's engaging style and authoritative knowledge of the subject make the book as accessible as it is essential, drawing on case studies and complementary online content to encourage a critical engagement with the topic.

This is an ideal textbook for those studying on upper level undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in business and management and MBA programmes, and is a core text for those specialising in operations management. In addition, it is an important text for students taking Simulation modules on engineering, computer science or mathematics degree programmes.

New to this Edition:
- A practical step-by-step guide to preparing a simple model
- Improved cross referencing, navigation and design
- Updated referencing and the inclusion of select new case studies
- New material available via the companion website
- Key concepts, on-page glossary terms and relevant further reading lists for each chapter

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/simulation. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

About this title

About the Author

Stewart Robinson is Professor of Management Science and Associate Dean (Research) at the School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, UK. He is also President of the Operational Research Society (2014–15), co-founder of the Journal of Simulation, and co-founder of the OR Society Simulation Workshop conference series.
Stewart Robinson is Professor of Management Science and Associate Dean (Research) at the School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, UK. He is also President of the Operational Research Society (2014–15), co-founder of the Journal of Simulation, and co-founder of the OR Society Simulation Workshop conference series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1137328029
• ISBN 13: 9781137328021
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 392