Optimization Tools for Logistics

Optimization Tools for Logistics covers the theory and practice of the main principles of operational research and the ways it can be applied to logistics and decision support with regards to common software.

The book is supported by worked problems and examples from industrial case studies, providing a comprehensive tool for readers from a variety of industries.

Covers simple explanations of the mathematical theories related to logisticsContains many problems and examples from industrial case studiesIncludes coverage of the use of readily available software; spreadsheets, project managers, flows simulators

Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Operational Research Chapter 2: Elements of Graph Theory Chapter 3: Optimal Paths Chapter 4: Dynamic Programming Chapter 5: Scheduling with PERT and MPM Chapter 6: Maximal Flow in a Network Chapter 7: Trees, Tours and Transport Chapter 8: Linear Programming Chapter 9: Software Chapter 10: Operational Research using a Spreadsheet Chapter 11: Dashboards, Spreadsheets and Pivot Tables Chapter 12: Scheduling and Planning with a Project Manager Chapter 13: Computerized Flow Simulation Conclusion Appendix 1 : Installing the Solver Appendix 2 : Standard Normal Distribution Table