{"product_id":"network-and-discrete-location-models-algorithms-and-applications-hardcover","title":"Network and Discrete Location: Models, Algorithms, and Applications - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark S. Daskin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst Edition\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is refreshing to read since it takes an important topic...\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand presents it in a clear and concise manner by using examples that\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003einclude visual presentations of the problem, solution methods, and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eresults along with an explanation of the mathematical and procedural\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003esteps required to model the problem and work through to a solution.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Journal of Classification\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly updated and revised, \u003ci\u003eNetwork and Discrete Location: Models, Algorithms, and\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eApplications, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e remains the go-to guide on facility location modeling. The book offers a unique introduction to methodological tools for solving location models and provides insight into when each approach is useful and what information can be obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on real-world extensions of the basic models used in locating facilities, including production and distribution systems, location-inventory models, and defender-interdictor problems. A unique taxonomy of location problems and models is also presented. Featuring examples using the author's own software--SITATION, MOD-DIST, and MENU-OKF--as well as Microsoft Office(R) Excel(R), the book provides: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- A theoretical and applied perspective on location models and algorithms\u003cbr\u003e - An intuitive presentation of the uses and limits of modeling techniques\u003cbr\u003e - An introduction to integrated location-inventory modeling and defender-interdictor models for the design of reliable facility location systems\u003cbr\u003e - A full range of exercises to equip readers with an understanding of the basic facility location model types \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetwork and Discrete Location: Models, Algorithms, and Applications, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for practitioners in applied and discrete mathematics, operations research, industrial engineering, and quantitative geography. The book is also a useful textbook for upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and MBA courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the \u003ci\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is refreshing to read since it takes an important topic... and presents it in a clear and concise manner by using examples that include visual presentations of the problem, solution methods, and results along with an explanation of the mathematical and procedural steps required to model the problem and work through to a solution.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eJournal of Classification\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly updated and revised, \u003ci\u003eNetwork and Discrete Location: Models, Algorithms, and Applications, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e remains the go-to guide on facility location modeling. The book offers a unique introduction to methodological tools for solving location models and provides insight into when each approach is useful and what information can be obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on real-world extensions of the basic models used in locating facilities, including production and distribution systems, location-inventory models, and defender-interdictor problems. A unique taxonomy of location problems and models is also presented. Featuring examples using the author's own software--SITATION, MOD-DIST, and MENU-OKF--as well as Microsoft Office(R) Excel(R), the book provides: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA theoretical and applied perspective on location models and algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn intuitive presentation of the uses and limits of modeling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to integrated location-inventory modeling and defender-interdictor models for the design of reliable facility location systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA full range of exercises to equip readers with an understanding of the basic facility location model types\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the \u003ci\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is refreshing to read since it takes an important topic... and presents it in a clear and concise manner by using examples that include visual presentations of the problem, solution methods, and results along with an explanation of the mathematical and procedural steps required to model the problem and work through to a solution.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eJournal of Classification\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly updated and revised, \u003ci\u003eNetwork and Discrete Location: Models, Algorithms, and Applications, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e remains the go-to guide on facility location modeling. The book offers a unique introduction to methodological tools for solving location models and provides insight into when each approach is useful and what information can be obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on real-world extensions of the basic models used in locating facilities, including production and distribution systems, location-inventory models, and defender-interdictor problems. A unique taxonomy of location problems and models is also presented. Featuring examples using the author's own software--SITATION, MOD-DIST, and MENU-OKF--as well as Microsoft Office(R) Excel(R), the book provides: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA theoretical and applied perspective on location models and algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn intuitive presentation of the uses and limits of modeling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to integrated location-inventory modeling and defender-interdictor models for the design of reliable facility location systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA full range of exercises to equip readers with an understanding of the basic facility location model types\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARK S. DASKIN, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Clyde W. Johnson Collegiate Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering as well as Department Chair at the University of Michigan. Dr. Daskin is the former editor-in-chief of both \u003ci\u003eTransportation Science\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIIE Transactions\u003c\/i\u003e and continues to serve on the editorial boards of both journals. He is also on the editorial board of the \u003ci\u003eIIE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e and is the author of the award-winning book \u003ci\u003eService Science\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 544\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.3 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736924393535,"sku":"9780470905364","price":281.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/28780d22a3d2ef957372ab650f3f3754.webp?v=1765148294","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/network-and-discrete-location-models-algorithms-and-applications-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}