Operations Research (OR)

Operations Research is a free engineering and applied mathematics handbook covering important course topics, detailed notes, diagrams, equations, formulas and study materials. Download this digital book and reference guide for Diploma, BE, BTech, BSc, MBA and related degree courses.

Explore 80 topics across 5 chapters on operations research (OR), decision making, mathematical models, linear programming, simplex methods, transportation and assignment problems, sensitivity analysis, sequencing and replacement models. Useful for university exams, GATE revision, viva, interviews, assignments, projects and quick reference.

RELATED ENGINEERING BRANCHES
Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Applied Mathematics, Operations Management and Supply Chain Management.

51 LISTED TOPICS FROM 80

OPERATIONS RESEARCH FUNDAMENTALS
1. Historical Development of Operations Research
2. Decision Making and Its Key Aspects
3. Objectives of Operations Research
4. Definition of Operations Research
5. Characteristics of Operations Research
6. Scope of Operations Research
7. Phases of Solving Operations Research Problems
8. Meaning and Need for Operations Research Models
9. Types of Operations Research Models
10. Advantages of Operations Research Models
11. Characteristics of Operations Research Models
12. Methods for Solving Operations Research Model Problems
13. Operations Research Models

LINEAR PROGRAMMING & SIMPLEX METHODS
14. Simplex Method: Maximization Problems
15. Simplex Method: Minimization Problems
16. Artificial Variable Method (Two-Phase Method)
17. Degeneracy in Linear Programming
18. Unrestricted Variable Problems
19. Dual Simplex Method

TRANSPORTATION & ASSIGNMENT MODELS
20. Transportation Model
21. Transportation Model: Maximization Problems
22. Degeneracy in Transportation Models
23. Least-Time Transportation Model and Scheduling
24. Purchase and Sale Problems in Linear Programming
25. Transshipment Problems in Transportation Models
26. Scheduling Problems in Assignment Models
27. Sensitivity Analysis in Transportation Models
28. Assignment Model in Linear Programming
29. Traveling Salesman Problem in Assignment Models
30. Transportation vs Linear Programming Models
31. Graphical Methods for Unbounded Linear Programming Solutions
32. Duality in Linear Programming
33. Primal and Dual Problems
34. Sensitivity Analysis in Assignment Models

NONLINEAR PROGRAMMING & SEQUENCING
35. Nonlinear Programming
36. Introduction to Sequencing Models
37. Assumptions of Sequencing Models
38. Solving Sequencing Problems
39. Types of Sequencing Problems
40. Traveling Salesman Problem in Sequencing Models

REPLACEMENT, MAINTENANCE & STAFFING
41. Replacement Models
42. Failure Mechanisms in Replacement Models
43. Bathtub Curve
44. Maintenance-Related Costs
45. Types of Replacement Problems
46. Replacement of Items with Declining Efficiency
47. Replacement of Items with Increasing Maintenance Costs
48. Comparing Replacement Alternatives
49. Mortality Tables
50. Group Replacement of Items
51. Staffing Problems

APP FEATURES
• Chapter-wise study notes with technical diagrams and formulas
• Easy-to-read, mobile-optimized course material
• Quick reference for engineering exams and interviews

Use this free Operations Research ebook to revise optimization, scheduling, mathematical decision models and engineering problem-solving techniques.