00909nam a2200145   450000500170000000800410001702000150005808200140007310000180008724500370010526000370014230000140017950000370019352005330023020251011154840.0251011b        |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a0070991863  a519.7 WIL  aWilkes, F. M.  aElements of operational research  aSingapore:bMcGraw Hill;cc1987.  axv, 343p.  aContains bibliography and index.  aThis foundational text introduces the principles and methodologies of operational research, emphasizing its role in decision-making and problem-solving within complex systems. Wilkes presents key techniques such as linear programming, simulation, queuing theory, and inventory control, with practical examples to illustrate their application in real-world scenarios. The book is designed to support students and professionals seeking a structured understanding of how mathematical models can optimize organizational performance.