{"product_id":"network-and-discrete-location-mark-s-daskin-9780470905364","title":"Network and Discrete Location: Models, Algorithms, and Applications","description":"\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(R) Excel(R), 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark S. Daskin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470905360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470905364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.40w x 1.30d","brand":"Mark S. Daskin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43919868068095,"sku":"9780470905364","price":162.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_3b77b33d-6e8e-451c-9953-e8dc1e837640.jpg?v=1680812351","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/network-and-discrete-location-mark-s-daskin-9780470905364","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}