04421nam a22006255i 4500 978-3-031-47206-0 DE-He213 20251030111359.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240122s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031472060 978-3-031-47206-0 10.1007/978-3-031-47206-0 doi TS155-194 KJMV bicssc BUS087000 bisacsh KJMV thema Operations Research and Management [electronic resource] : Quantitative Methods for Planning and Decision-Making in Business and Economics / edited by Franz W. Peren, Thomas Neifer. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XV, 270 p. 118 illus., 78 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Springer Texts in Business and Economics, 2192-4341 Linear Optimization and Heuristics: K. Völker, M. Hümmer:The Decision Tree Procedure -- F. W. Peren: Linear Optimization -- K. M. Kroth: Cutting and Packaging Optimization -- M. Adolphs, S. Feistner, V. Jahnke: Queueing Theory -- T. Neifer, F. W. Peren: Sequencing Problems -- T. Neifer: Regression Analysis Using Dummy Variables -- L. Schwarzbach, R. Schmitt: Heuristic Methods -- Simulation: A. Wachholz, R. Malzew: Simulation Processes in Business and Economics: Fundamentals of the Monte Carlo Simulation -- T. Neifer: Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods -- Nonlinear Optimization: F. W. Peren: Nonlinear Optimization: The Nelder-Mead Simlex Search Procedure -- T. Neifer, D. Lawo: Dynamic Programming -- Project Management: M. Krebs: Network Analysis Method -- R. Clement, F. W. Peren: Peren-Clement Index (PCI) -- The Peren Theorem. . This textbook introduces quantitative methods in operations management, based on operational research. Written for undergraduate and graduate students as well as practitioners, this book serves as a valuable compendium of essential tools for project planning, control, and strategic decision-making. Drawing from the expertise of both experienced scientists and seasoned practical managers, the descriptions of each tool are a harmonious blend of theoretical insights and real-world applicability. With a focus on accessibility, the authors have thoughtfully combined abstract concepts with easy-to-follow examples and detailed case studies. Readers will benefit from the abundance of well-explained recommendations and practical problem-solving approaches, where the book offers guidance on how to solve presented issues by using commercial software. Whether one seeks to refine project management, optimize operations, or make strategic choices, this book equips readers with the knowledge and proficiency required to excel in the dynamic field of operations management. Production management. 67141 Operations research. 57943 Finance. 58339 Statistics . 65982 Project management. 61110 Social sciences Mathematics. 69736 Operations Management. 67304 Operations Research and Decision Theory. 67143 Financial Economics. 69737 Statistics in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Insurance. 69738 Project Management. 61110 Mathematics in Business, Economics and Finance. 69739 Peren, Franz W. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 69740 Neifer, Thomas. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 69741 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031472053 Printed edition: 9783031472077 Printed edition: 9783031472084 Springer Texts in Business and Economics, 2192-4341 69742 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47206-0 ZDB-2-BUM ZDB-2-SXBM 57255 57255