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European Journal of Operational Research41 (1989) 124-125 North-Holland
Short Book Reviews Bianco, L. and La Bella, A. (eds.)
Orishimo, I., Hewings, G.J.D., and Nijkamp, P.
Freight Transport Planning and Logistics
Information Technology: Social and Spatial Perspectives
Springer-Verlag, 1988, DM96.00, x + 568 pages.
Springer- Verlag, 1988, DM52.00, vi + 268 pages.
18 papers from an international seminar held in 1987. Transport trends in two developed countries (U.S.A. and Italy) are discussed. Demand analysis, modal choice, estimation of freight flows. Logistics in: production interaction, warehouse location, shipment and delivery are each considered together with aspects of economics and investment allocation. Papers on planning for rail, motor carder and sea ports are also included. Cooper, L.G. and Nakanishi, M.
18 papers from an International Conference held in 1986. Contributions on IT and Society include Communications and Regional Planning, Telecommunications, new Information services and technology transfer. Various papers were also given on IT and Space and concern Urban systems, policy and transport, and Location. Impact Models of New technologies are illustrated by examples of Informarics, MCDA, computer-aided MDM, input-output analysis and game theory.
Market Share Analysis Kluwer Nijhoff Publishing, 1988, DFl125.00, xv + 2 79 pages.
The reader will fred various models, including a "multiplicative competitive interaction model" based on the idea that market shares are equal to the shares of attraction of respective brands, and that market instruments determine the attraction. A total of 8 chapters cover Objective, Understanding Market Shares, Describing Markets and Competition, Data Collection, Parameter Estimation, Competitive Maps, Decision Support Systems, and a Research Agenda. Luc, D.T.
Theory of Vector Optimization Springer- Verlag, 1989, DM38.00, viii + 173pages.
Pritsker, A.A.B., Sigal, C.E. and Hammesfahr, R.D.J. Slam II Network Models for Decision Support Prentice-Hall, 1989, xviii + 558 pages. The book describes the practical aspects of modelling and simulation, and demonstrates through case studies how these are used in decision-making. The SLAM II network language is used throughout, and is applied to : project planning, production scheduling and control, computer integrated manufacturing design, material handling equipment valuation, risk analysis, logistics analysis, inventory policy setring, reliability assessment, quality control, and service system design. It is intended for both teaching (advanced undergraduate or introductory graduate) and reference.
Volume 319 of Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems. A systematic study is presented of the major topics, inlcuding the existence of efficient points, optimality conditions, scalarisarion, duality, and the structure of optimal solution sets. New methods covered include the theories of nonconvex analysis, contingent derivatives of set-valued maps, and the nonstandard approach to duality. It should he of use to both graduate students and researchers. Operational Researchers wishing to review books and publishers wishing to have new books reviewed please contact Professor K.B. Haley or Dr A.M. Tobias, School of Engineering Production, University of Birmingham, P.O. Box 363, Birmingham B15 2TF, UK, Tel: (0)21 414 4542.
0377-2217/89/$3.50 © 1989, ElsevierSciencePublishers B.V. (North-Holland)
European Journal of Operational Research41 (1989) 124-125 North-Holland
Short Book Reviews Bianco, L. and La Bella, A. (eds.)
Orishimo, I., Hewings, G.J.D., and Nijkamp, P.
Freight Transport Planning and Logistics
Information Technology: Social and Spatial Perspectives
Springer-Verlag, 1988, DM96.00, x + 568 pages.
Springer- Verlag, 1988, DM52.00, vi + 268 pages.
18 papers from an international seminar held in 1987. Transport trends in two developed countries (U.S.A. and Italy) are discussed. Demand analysis, modal choice, estimation of freight flows. Logistics in: production interaction, warehouse location, shipment and delivery are each considered together with aspects of economics and investment allocation. Papers on planning for rail, motor carder and sea ports are also included. Cooper, L.G. and Nakanishi, M.
18 papers from an International Conference held in 1986. Contributions on IT and Society include Communications and Regional Planning, Telecommunications, new Information services and technology transfer. Various papers were also given on IT and Space and concern Urban systems, policy and transport, and Location. Impact Models of New technologies are illustrated by examples of Informarics, MCDA, computer-aided MDM, input-output analysis and game theory.
Market Share Analysis Kluwer Nijhoff Publishing, 1988, DFl125.00, xv + 2 79 pages.
The reader will fred various models, including a "multiplicative competitive interaction model" based on the idea that market shares are equal to the shares of attraction of respective brands, and that market instruments determine the attraction. A total of 8 chapters cover Objective, Understanding Market Shares, Describing Markets and Competition, Data Collection, Parameter Estimation, Competitive Maps, Decision Support Systems, and a Research Agenda. Luc, D.T.
Theory of Vector Optimization Springer- Verlag, 1989, DM38.00, viii + 173pages.
Pritsker, A.A.B., Sigal, C.E. and Hammesfahr, R.D.J. Slam II Network Models for Decision Support Prentice-Hall, 1989, xviii + 558 pages. The book describes the practical aspects of modelling and simulation, and demonstrates through case studies how these are used in decision-making. The SLAM II network language is used throughout, and is applied to : project planning, production scheduling and control, computer integrated manufacturing design, material handling equipment valuation, risk analysis, logistics analysis, inventory policy setring, reliability assessment, quality control, and service system design. It is intended for both teaching (advanced undergraduate or introductory graduate) and reference.
Volume 319 of Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems. A systematic study is presented of the major topics, inlcuding the existence of efficient points, optimality conditions, scalarisarion, duality, and the structure of optimal solution sets. New methods covered include the theories of nonconvex analysis, contingent derivatives of set-valued maps, and the nonstandard approach to duality. It should he of use to both graduate students and researchers. Operational Researchers wishing to review books and publishers wishing to have new books reviewed please contact Professor K.B. Haley or Dr A.M. Tobias, School of Engineering Production, University of Birmingham, P.O. Box 363, Birmingham B15 2TF, UK, Tel: (0)21 414 4542.
0377-2217/89/$3.50 © 1989, ElsevierSciencePublishers B.V. (North-Holland)