Series Introduction | |
Preface | |
Chapter Prologue to Five Parts | p. 1 |
Operations Research/Management Science: From Military Missions to Corporate Markets | p. 3 |
Learning Strategy for Interactive Variables: Forward Application of Experiential Knowledge in Complex, Dynamic Problems | p. 15 |
Resource Allocation Strategy Using Ignored Interactions: Single and Multiple Technical Coefficients in Large, Static Problems | p. 27 |
Bargaining Strategy for Interactive Participants: Concomitant Coalitions in Complex, Interactive Problems | p. 35 |
Experimental Strategy for Interactive Variables: Composites out of Components in Complex, Dynamic Problems | p. 49 |
Adaptive Strategy for Reliable Forecasts: MESGRO Methodology for Dynamic Problems | p. 59 |
Resource Allocation Strategy Using Ignored Interactions | p. 69 |
Linear Programming Concepts and Computations: LASZER Algorithm | p. 71 |
Linear Programming Concepts and Computations: NOSZER Algorithm | p. 89 |
Linear Programming Concepts and Computations: Minimization, Duality, Postoptimality, and Product Promotion; Karmarkar's Interior Point Method | p. 101 |
Transportation Concepts and Computations: ADTEMP Algorithm | p. 125 |
OR/MS Protocol (OR/MSP) Analysis to Structure Uncertainty with Linear Programming: Airline Crew Pairing, Petroleum Refinery Production, and Steel Ingot Mold Sizes | p. 137 |
Adaptive Strategy for Reliable Forecasts | p. 159 |
Forecasting of Technology and Territory: MESGRO Algorithm | p. 161 |
Forecasting Sales, Prices, Interest, and Expected Cost Excess: MESGRO Algorithm | p. 175 |
Experimental Strategy for Interactive Variables | p. 197 |
Inventory Decisions in Missions and Markets | p. 199 |
Personnel and Facility Decisions in Missions and Markets | p. 219 |
OR/MS Protocol (OR/MSP) Analysis to Structure Uncertainty with Simulation: Sporting Wear Manufacture, Electric Energy Production, Metals Freight Operations, and Computer Parts Inventory | p. 243 |
Bargaining Strategy for Interactive Participants | p. 259 |
MinMax Mixed Strategy in Zero-Sum Games | p. 261 |
CONCOLs (Concomitant Coalitions) in Missions and Markets | p. 273 |
Learning Strategy for Interactive Variables | p. 289 |
Dynamic Programming Concepts and Computations: LARRI COREIJ Algorithm | p. 291 |
Further Reading: Mathematical Programming, Simulation, Game Theory, Dynamic Programming, Production, Inventory, and Queuing | p. 311 |
Answers: Development and Discussion of Process and Products | p. 321 |
Bibliography | p. 379 |
Appendix. Random Number Table | p. 385 |
Index | p. 387 |
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