Table of contents : Cover Title page Contents 1. Basics of operations research 2. Linear programming 3. The transportation model 4. The assignment model 5. Sequencing models and related problems 6. Advanced topics in linear programming 7. Dynamic programming 8. Probability theory 9. Decision theory, games, investment analysis and annuity 10. Queueing models 11. Replacement models 12. Inventory models 13. Simulation 14. Network analysis in project planning (PERT and CPM) 15. Statistical quality control 16. Non-linear programming Appendices Bibliography Index