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Operational research
Hardback. This text covers the results of scheduling research. It presents the latest tools - math modelling to tabu search to genetic algorithms - that can assist in operational scheduling and solve difficult scheduling problems. It focuses on real scheduling problems. Editor(s): Brown, Donald E.; Scherer, William T. Series: Operations Research/Computer Science Interface S. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395157
- ISBN
- 9780792395157
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€ 199.37
€ 199.37
International Applications of Productivity and Efficiency Analysis
. Ed(S): Gulledge, Thomas; Lovell, C. A. Knox
Hardback. Features a range of techniques utilized in frontier analysis, including extensions of existing techniques and the development of new techniques. Another feature is that most of the contributions use panel data in a variety of approaches. Editor(s): Gulledge, Thomas; Lovell, C. A. Knox. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792392408
- ISBN
- 9780792392408
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€ 131.63
€ 131.63
Hardback. Editor(s): Brown, Donald E.; White, Chelsea C. Num Pages: 512 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 912.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792391067
- ISBN
- 9780792391067
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€ 259.66
€ 259.66
Hardback. Provides a theoretical and practical introduction to decision criteria and inventory processes. This title presents Inventory theory by focusing on the analysis and processes underlying decision criteria. It pays special attention to the analysis of some theoretical and applied aspects of fuzzy criteria and dynamic fuzzy criterion models. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV9; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384687
- ISBN
- 9780792384687
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€ 198.38
€ 198.38
hardcover. This collection of papers covers a wide spectrum of computational optimization topics, representing a blend of familiar nonlinear programming topics and such novel paradigms as semidefinite programming and complementarity-constrained nonlinear programs. Editor(s): Pang, John-Shi. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384137
- ISBN
- 9780792384137
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€ 199.37
€ 199.37
Paperback. Employs a three-step decomposition of the decision modeling process which has visual-structural modeling, analytic-formal modeling, and algorithmic resolution modeling. This book addresses various issues in decision modeling in policy management including problem-solving process, visual decision modeling, normative preference elicitation process. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1160.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383314
- ISBN
- 9780792383314
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€ 132.43
€ 132.43
Hardback. provides a review of the literature and of the state of the art on nonlinear (deterministic) multiobjective optimization, its methods, its theory and its background. This book contains material about the possibilities, background, theory and methods of nondifferentiable multiobjective optimization as well. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382782
- ISBN
- 9780792382782
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€ 432.42
€ 432.42
Hardback. The problem of allocating scarce resources over time to perform a given set of activities - that is, project scheduling - appears in the spectrum of real-world situations. This volume is a treatment of Project Scheduling in general and of developments in particular. It deals with classical models and with heuristic algorithms for these models. Editor(s): Weglarz, Jan. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 535 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMP; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 940.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 535
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382683
- ISBN
- 9780792382683
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€ 260.04
€ 260.04
Multiple Criteria Decision Making and Its Applications to Economic Pro...
Ballestero, Enrique; Romero, Carlos A.
Hardback. Ties Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM)/Multiple Objective Optimization (MO) and economics together. This volume describes how MCDM methods (goal programming) can be used in economics. It is intended for postgraduate students and researchers in economics with an OR/MS orientation or in OR/MS with an economic orientation. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382386
- ISBN
- 9780792382386
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€ 131.03
€ 131.03
Hardback. Examines the interrelated problems between the marketing and production functions in industry. This book addresses questions such as: Why do companies extend their product lines? Do consumers care about product variety? Will a brand with more variety enjoy higher market share? And how should product variety be measured? Editor(s): Teck-Hua Ho; Tang, Christopher S. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV6; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382263
- ISBN
- 9780792382263
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€ 199.03
€ 199.03
Hardback. Uses a deterministic (sample-path) approach to analyze stochastic systems, primarily queuing systems and more general input-output systems. This book deals with establishing fundamental relations between asymptotic frequencies and averages, pathwise stability, and insensitivity. It uses the results to establish useful performance measures. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 22. Weight in Grams: 596.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382102
- ISBN
- 9780792382102
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€ 200.14
€ 200.14
Hardback. Along with the increase in computer power, the mathematical programming community has developed better and more powerful algorithms to solve very large problems. This book provides users with a treatment of the algorithms and the implementation of the algorithms that are important in solving large problems. Num Pages: 740 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1238.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 740
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382027
- ISBN
- 9780792382027
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€ 619.27
€ 619.27
hardcover. Advanced communications and information technologies provide the basis for operational risk management. In order to support managers in real-time risk assessment and decision-making, the advanced technologies must be complemented by an appropriate reasoning logic. This book presents such a reasoning logic for operational risk management. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792381785
- ISBN
- 9780792381785
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€ 132.05
€ 132.05
Hardback. Each chapter in this volume develops a topic from basic concepts to the state-of-the-art, and beyond. All chapters relate to aspects of network equilibrium. Editor(s): Marcotte, Patrice; Nguyen, Sang. Series: Centre for Research on Transportation. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792381624
- ISBN
- 9780792381624
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€ 200.81
€ 200.81
Advances in Computational and Stochastic Optimization, Logic Programmi...
David L. . Ed(S): Woodruff
Hardback. Presents the research which is an evidence of the frontiers of the Computer Science and Operations Research disciplines. This book provides researchers and practitioners with work in the areas of logic programming, stochastic optimization, heuristic search and post-solution analysis for integer programs. Editor(s): Woodruff, David L. Series: Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series. Num Pages: 319 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792380788
- ISBN
- 9780792380788
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€ 200.26
€ 200.26
Hardback. Presents a set of mathematical modeling tools for analyzing financial risk. This book presents an array of tools drawn from several research areas, including chaos theory, expert systems, fuzzy sets, neural nets, risk analysis, stochastic programming, and multicriteria decision making. Editor(s): Zopounidis, Constantin. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV1; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792380559
- ISBN
- 9780792380559
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€ 200.81
€ 200.81
Hardback. The field of operations research has had a tremendous impact on the management of air transportation. This book shows some advances in optimization techniques and decision support systems applications in air transportation. It covers a variety of operations research topics in the air transportation industry. Editor(s): Yu, Gang. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 473 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; KNGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 473
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792380399
- ISBN
- 9780792380399
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Condition: New
€ 259.11
€ 259.11
Hardback. Policy making in the electric utility and natural gas sectors involves important trade-offs among economic, social, and environmental criteria. This work reviews useful tools for multicriteria decision analysis that can be used to quantify trade-offs and contribute to more informed decision making. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792378754
- ISBN
- 9780792378754
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€ 133.04
€ 133.04
Hardback. In this volume, several authors consider various aspects and contexts of performance measurement with regard to the public sector. Editor(s): Fox, Kevin J. Series: Studies in Productivity and Efficiency. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 623.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375630
- ISBN
- 9780792375630
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€ 195.32
€ 195.32
Hardback. Traditional operational research and management science texts have tended to ignore the important issues surrounding the engagement of people in the development of models and implementation of policies that arise from debate. This text deals with the theory and practice of this new way of addressing business problems. Editor(s): Nicholls, Miles G.; Clarke, Steve; Lehaney, Brian. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371519
- ISBN
- 9780792371519
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€ 134.36
€ 134.36
Hardback. Presents a wide range of theoretical and technical elements gathered from the mathematics of uncertainty, both in its numerical and non-numerical aspects. This book is intended for researchers, consultants and students interested in the application of mathematics to economics, management and investment. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV1; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 26. Weight in Grams: 846.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352969
- ISBN
- 9780792352969
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€ 203.45
€ 203.45
Hardback. This work presents developments in multicriteria analysis and in some of its principal areas of application, including marketing, research and development evaluation, financial planning and medicine. Editor(s): Pardalos, Panos M.; Siskos, Yannis; Zopounidis, Constantin. Series: Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792336716
- ISBN
- 9780792336716
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Condition: New
€ 133.10
€ 133.10
Stochastic Versus Fuzzy Approaches to Multiobjective Mathematical Prog...
. Ed(S): Slowinski, Roman; Teghem, Jacques
Hardback. Editor(s): Slowinski, Roman; Teghem, Jacques. Series: Theory and Decision Library: D. Num Pages: 427 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 427
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792308874
- ISBN
- 9780792308874
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Condition: New
€ 257.95
€ 257.95
Hardback. Editor(s): Chikan, Attila. Translator(s): Szony, B.; Kelle, P. Series: Theory and Decision Library B. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792304944
- ISBN
- 9780792304944
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Condition: New
€ 257.95
€ 257.95