{"product_id":"9780470905364","title":"Network and Discrete Location Models, Algorithms, and Applications","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNetwork and Discrete Location\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModels, Algorithms, and Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMark S. Daskin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Operations Research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst Edition\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is refreshing to read since it takes an important topic...\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand presents it in a clear and concise manner by using examples that\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003einclude visual presentations of the problem, solution methods, and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eresults along with an explanation of the mathematical and procedural\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003esteps required to model the problem and work through to a solution.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Journal of Classification\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly updated and revised, \u003ci\u003eNetwork and Discrete Location: Models, Algorithms, and\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eApplications, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e remains the go-to guide on facility location modeling. The book offers a unique introduction to methodological tools for solving location models and provides insight into when each approach is useful and what information can be obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on real-world extensions of the basic models used in locating facilities, including production and distribution systems, location-inventory models, and defender-interdictor problems. A unique taxonomy of location problems and models is also presented. Featuring examples using the author’s own software—SITATION, MOD-DIST, and MENU-OKF—as well as Microsoft Office® Excel®, the book provides: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• A theoretical and applied perspective on location models and algorithms\u003cbr\u003e • An intuitive presentation of the uses and limits of modeling techniques\u003cbr\u003e • An introduction to integrated location-inventory modeling and defender-interdictor models for the design of reliable facility location systems\u003cbr\u003e • A full range of exercises to equip readers with an understanding of the basic facility location model types \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNetwork and Discrete Location: Models, Algorithms, and Applications, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for practitioners in applied and discrete mathematics, operations research, industrial engineering, and quantitative geography. The book is also a useful textbook for upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and MBA courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARK S. DASKIN, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Clyde W. Johnson Collegiate Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering as well as Department Chair at the University of Michigan. Dr. Daskin is the former editor-in-chief of both \u003ci\u003eTransportation Science\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIIE Transactions\u003c\/i\u003e and continues to serve on the editorial boards of both journals. He is also on the editorial board of the \u003ci\u003eIIE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e and is the author of the award-winning book \u003ci\u003eService Science\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 August 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470905364\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e544\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380013723788,"sku":"9780470905364","price":151.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470905364_97a46a31-5979-4a08-96b8-53e572586748.jpg?v=1780175202","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470905364","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}