Spreadsheet-based introduction to mathematical programming concepts and applications, intended for undergraduate and graduate students in management and engineering. Its emphasis on model building and its focus on formulation principles are key features t
1. Introduction to Spreadsheet Modeling for Optimization. Elements of a Model. Spreadsheet Models. A Hierarchy for Analysis. Optimization Software. Using Solver. Summary. Homework. 2. Linear Programming Formulations: Allocation, Covering, and Blending Mo