An Introduction to the Mathematics of Planning and Scheduling /
"This book introduces readers to the many variables and constraints involved in planning and scheduling complex systems, such as airline flights and university courses. Students will become acquainted with the necessity for scheduling activities under conditions of limited resources in industri...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Taylor and Francis,
2017.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "This book introduces readers to the many variables and constraints involved in planning and scheduling complex systems, such as airline flights and university courses. Students will become acquainted with the necessity for scheduling activities under conditions of limited resources in industrial and service environments, and become familiar with methods of problem solving.Written by an expert author with decades of teaching and industry experience, the book provides a comprehensive explanation of the mathematical foundations to solving complex requirements, helping students to understand underlying models, to navigate software applications more easily, and to apply sophisticated solutions to project management. This is emphasized by real-world examples, which follow the components of the manufacturing process from inventory to production to delivery. Undergraduate and graduate students of industrial engineering, systems engineering, and operations management will find this book useful in understanding optimization with respect to planning and scheduling."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : text file, PDF |
| ISBN: | 9781482259254 1482259257 9781315381473 1315381478 9781315321363 131532136X 9781482259216 1482259214 9781138197299 1138197297 9781482259278 1482259273 |