Linear optimization in applications

This book aims to illustrate with practical examples the applications of linear optimization techniques. It is written in simple and easy to understand language and has put together a useful and comprehensive set of worked examples based on real life problems. The topics include linear programming, integer programming and goal programming. The book can be used by teachers, taught- course students and research students of engineering and business/management disciplines. It is, however, not suitable for students of pure mathematics as its emphasis is on applications rather than theoriespublished_or_final_versio