Operations Research ― A Practical Introduction

Operations Research: A Practical Introduction is just that: a hands-on approach to the field of operations research (OR) and a useful guide for using OR techniques in scientific decision making, design, analysis and management. The text accomplishes two goals. First, it provides readers with an introduction to standard mathematical models and algorithms. Second, it is a thorough examination of practical issues relevant to the development and use of computational methods for problem solving.

Michael W. Carter is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo. He is a Fellow of INFORMS and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.

Camille C. Price is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Computer Science at Stephen F. Austin State University. She received her Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, and is the Series Editor of the Springer International Series in Operations Research and Management Science.

Ghaith Rabadi is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida and is the Chief Editor of the International Journal of Planning and Scheduling.