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Quantitative Analysis for Management, 14th Edition
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by Barry Render , All 15 Chapters Covered
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
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2. Probability Concepts and Applications
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3. Decision Analysis
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4. Regression Models B




5. Forecasting

6. Inventory Control Models
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7. Linear Programming Models: Graphical and Computer Methods
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8. Linear Programming Applications
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9. Transportation, Assignment, and Network Models
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10. Integer Programming, Goal Programming, and Nonlinear Programming
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11. Project Management
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12. Waiting Lines and Queuing Theory Models
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13. Simulation Modeling B




14. Markov Analysis B




15. Statistical Quality Control B B




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)BChapterB1IntroductionBtoBQuantitativeBAnalysis

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