Description
PEARSON INDIA Operations Research by Natrajan
Operations Research is a comprehensive textbook which has grown out of the collective experience of the authors in teaching the course over the years. It includes the various theoretical and mathematical concepts in this field, with emphasis on their physical and practical interpretations through appropriate examples.
Operations research explained in an easy-to-understand language; focus on historical background, meaning, approaches and tools of the discipline
Graphical solution to linear programming problems discussed by means of appropriate examples
Economic interpretation of dual variables explained and various computational techniques elucidated
Formulation of transportation problem and methods of solution discussed
Formulation of assignment problem with example
Dynamic programming methodology explained
Special emphasis on decision tree and game theory
Concepts pertaining to inventory highlighted
Characteristics of queuing problem discussed and its occurrence in real-life situation explained
Applications of simulation model in practical business problem illustrated
Detailed analysis of critical path method (CPM) and project evaluation review technique (PERT)
Non-linear programming problems, quadratic programming and separable programming highlighted along with their applications
Basics of Operations Research
Linear Programming Problem (LPP)
Advanced Topics in Linear Programming
The Transportation Problem
Assignment Model
Dynamic Programming
Decision Theory and Games
Sequencing Models
Replacement Models
Inventory Models
Queuing Models
Scheduling by PERT and CPM
Simulation
Non-Linear Programming