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Operations Research: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications is a structured and practical guide to understanding the principles, techniques, and applications of Operations Research (OR). The book is designed to help students and learners develop the analytical and mathematical skills required to model problems, evaluate alternatives, optimize resources, and make informed decisions.

Beginning with the fundamentals of Operations Research, the book introduces the evolution, scope, characteristics, applications, models, and phases of an OR study. It then progressively moves into important optimization techniques, including Linear Programming, the Simplex Method, advanced LPP techniques, Transportation Problems, Assignment Problems, and the Travelling Salesman Problem.

The book also covers important project and decision-making techniques such as Network Analysis, CPM, PERT, project crashing, Queuing Theory, Game Theory, and Sequencing Problems.

A major focus of the book is its step-by-step problem-solving approach. Mathematical and analytical concepts are presented in a structured manner so that readers can understand not only the theory behind a technique but also how it can be applied to solve practical problems.

Topics such as the Graphical Method, Big-M Method, Two-Phase Simplex Method, Duality, MODI Method, Vogel’s Approximation Method, Hungarian Method, Little’s Method, Fulkerson’s Rule, CPM, PERT, M/M/1 and M/M/C queuing models, dominance principle, mixed strategies, and Johnson’s Algorithm are presented as part of the learning journey.

The book connects Operations Research techniques with practical situations in business, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, supply chain management, project planning, scheduling, service systems, engineering, and management.

Key Features

Systematic coverage of major Operations Research concepts
Step-by-step explanation of mathematical techniques
Solved numerical problems and practical examples
Linear Programming and Simplex-based methods
Transportation and Assignment Problems
Travelling Salesman Problem
Network Analysis and project scheduling
CPM and PERT techniques
Queuing models and waiting-line analysis
Game Theory and decision-making
Sequencing problems and scheduling algorithms
Applications of OR in real-world decision-making
Student-friendly explanations and structured learning

The book is particularly suitable for BCA, BTech, MCA, MBA, MSc Mathematics, MSc Statistics, Engineering, and Management students, as well as educators, researchers, business analysts, and professionals who want to develop a practical understanding of Operations Research.

Whether you are studying OR as part of an academic course, preparing for examinations, strengthening your numerical problem-solving skills, or exploring optimization techniques for practical applications, this book provides a structured foundation for learning and applying Operations Research.

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