Managerial Decision Modeling  (Paperback)

This text emphasizes balancing the theory behind decision modeling and the use of spreadsheets to easily set up and solve these models. From a managerial is to gain insight into the problem, not the detailed mechanics of the solution process.

Features
* Each decision modeling technique is presented in a three step framework: 1.Formulation/problem setup, 2. model solution, and 3. interpretation of the results
* Numerous screen captures of Excel outputs with detailed callouts explaining the important entries are presented in all chapters.
* Includes a brief introduction to Excel as an appendix.
* Numerous end-of-chapter exercises that are rigorous and better suited to a computer based solution environment.

Table Of Contents
* Introduction to Managerial Decision Modeling
* Linear Programming Models: Graphical and Computer Methods
* Linear Programming Modeling Applications with Computer Analyses in Excel
* Linear Programming Sensitivity Analysis
* Transportation, Assignment, and Network Models
* Integer, Goal, and Nonlinear Programming Models
* Project Management
* Decision Analysis
* Queuing Models
* Simulation Modeling
* Forecasting Models
* Inventory Control Models