Includes bibliographical references (pages 863-864) and index.

Note continued: 11.7.Generating an Alternative Optimal Solution for a Linear -- Program -- Summary -- Glossary -- Problems -- Case Problem: Investment Strategy -- Appendix 11.1 Solving Linear Optimization Models Using Analytic Solver Platform -- ch. 12 Integer Linear Optimization Models -- Analytics in Action: Petrobras -- 12.1.Types of Integer Linear Optimization Models -- 12.2.Eastborne Realty, An Example of Integer Optimization -- The Geometry of Linear All-Integer Optimization -- 12.3.Solving Integer Optimization Problems with Excel Solver -- A Cautionary Note About Sensitivity Analysis -- 12.4.Applications Involving Binary Variables -- Capital Budgeting -- Fixed Cost -- Bank Location -- Product Design and Market Share Optimization -- 12.5.Modeling Flexibility Provided by Binary Variables -- Multiple-Choice and Mutually Exclusive Constraints -- K Out of n Alternatives Constraint -- Conditional and Corequisite Constraints -- 12.6.Generating Alternatives in Binary Optimization -- Summary -- Glossary -- Problems -- Case Problem: Applecore Children's Clothing -- Appendix 12.1 Solving Integer Linear Optimization Problems Using Analytic Solver Platform -- ch. 13 Nonlinear Optimization Models -- Analytics in Action: Intercontinental Hotels -- 13.1.A Production Application: Par, Inc. Revisited -- An Unconstrained Problem -- A Constrained Problem -- Solving Nonlinear Optimization Models Using Excel Solver -- Sensitivity Analysis and Shadow Prices in Nonlinear Models -- 13.2.Local and Global Optima -- Overcoming Local Optima with Excel Solver -- 13.3.A Location Problem -- 13.4.Markowitz Portfolio Model -- 13.5.Forecasting Adoption of a New Product -- Summary -- Glossary -- Problems -- Case Problem: Portfolio Optimization with Transaction Costs -- Appendix 13.1 Solving Nonlinear Optimization Problems with Analytic Solver Platform -- ch. 14 Monte Carlo Simulation -- Analytics in Action: Cook County Hospital ICU -- 14.1.Risk Analysis for Sanotronics LLC -- Base-Case Scenario -- Worst-Case Scenario -- Best-Case Scenario -- Sanotronics Spreadsheet Model -- Use of Probability Distributions to Represent Random Variables -- Generating Values for Random Variables with Excel -- Executing Simulation Trials with Excel -- Measuring and Analyzing Simulation Output -- 14.2.Simulation Modeling for Land Shark Inc. -- Spreadsheet Model for Land Shark -- Generating Values for Land Shark's Random Variables -- Executing Simulation Trials and Analyzing Output -- 14.3.Simulation Considerations -- Verification and Validation -- Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Simulation -- Summary -- Glossary -- Problems -- Case Problem: Four Corners -- Appendix 14.1 Land Shark Inc. Simulation with Analytic Solver Platform -- Appendix 14.2 Distribution Fitting with Analytic Solver Platform -- Appendix 14.3 Simulation Optimization with Analytic Solver Platform -- Appendix 14.4 Correlating Random Variables with Analytic Solver Platform -- Appendix 14.5 Probability Distributions for Random Variables -- ch. 15 Decision Analysis -- Analytics in Action: Phytopharm -- 15.1.Problem Formulation -- Payoff Tables -- Decision Trees -- 15.2.Decision Analysis Without Probabilities -- Optimistic Approach -- Conservative Approach -- Minimax Regret Approach -- 15.3.Decision Analysis with Probabilities -- Expected Value Approach -- Risk Analysis -- Sensitivity Analysis -- 15.4.Decision Analysis with Sample Information -- Expected Value of Sample Information -- Expected Value of Perfect Information -- 15.5.Computing Branch Probabilities with Bayes' Theorem -- 15.6.Utility Theory -- Utility and Decision Analysis -- Utility Functions -- Exponential Utility Function -- Summary -- Glossary -- Problems -- Case Problem: Property Purchase Strategy -- Appendix 15.1 Using Analytic Solver Platform to Create Decision Trees.