Profiles in Operations Research: Pioneers and Innovators (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science)
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1489979093 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 511 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Over the past six decades, OR analyses have impacted our daily lives: when making an airline or hotel reservation, waiting in line at a bank, getting the correctly blended fuel at the gas station, and ensuring that the book you are holding arrived at its destination on time. Assad and Saul I. "Profiles in Operations Research: Pioneers and Innovators" recounts the development of the field of Operations Research (OR), the science of decision making. In addition to their scientific contributions, these profiles capture the life stories of the individuals interwoven with personal tales, vivid vignettes, family backgrounds, and views of the mission and future of OR. Today, OR p
Assad and Gass deserve much credit for again offering to the OR community this work on the origins, developments and accomplishments of those who shaped this wonderful applied science called Operations Research. Ittmann, IFORS Newsletter, Vol. 42 (1), January-February, 2012) This massive volume is a priceless contribution to the history of OR. So, obtain your copy of this book. So, obtain your copy of this book. Assad and Gass deserve much credit for again offering to the OR community this work on the origins, developments and accomplishments of those who shaped this wonderful applied science called Operations Research. beyo