Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface xi -- Introduction to Modeling 1 -- Introduction to Spreadsheet Modeling 21 -- Introduction to Optimization Modeling 67 -- Linear Programming Models 133 -- Network Models 227 -- Optimization Models with Integer Variables 293 -- Nonlinear Optimization Models 353 -- Evolutionary Solver: An Alternative Optimization Procedure 421 -- Decision Making Under Uncertainty 475 -- Introduction to Simulation Modeling 551 -- Simulation Models 621 -- Inventory Models 713 -- Queueing Models 773 -- Regression and Forecasting Models 841 -- References 907 -- Index 913 -- Online Chapters -- Project Management 15-I -- Multiobjective Decision Making 16-I.

"Uses an active-learning approach and realistic problems to help you understand and take advantage of the power of spreadsheet modeling. This title includes real examples and problems drawn from finance, marketing, and operations research. It emphasizes modeling over algebraic formulations and memorization of particular models." -- Book

English.