Operations Research
applications and algorithms
by Wayne L. Winston · first published 1987
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This book is intended to be used as an advanced beginning or an intermediate text in operations research, management science, or mathematical programming.
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…useful search terms include "management science", "operational research" (UK), "advanced analytics", and of course "optimi(s||z)ation". If you're after an introductory text I can recommend Wayne Winston's Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms. 4th edition. ISBN-13: 978-0534380588
on “Discrete Optimization course begins today” ↗Sounds like you're looking more for optimization theory, but if you want a gentle introduction to applications with approachable math and lots of examples, I highly recommend "Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms (4E)" by Wayne Winston. It's a solid undergrad level text covering basic linear optimization, mixed integer linear programs, and non-linear optimization.
on “Ask HN: Literature for mathematical optimization?” ↗Winston's "Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms" is the authority so far as I can tell. Trivial to find old editions online.
on “Researchers have found a faster way to do integer linear programming” ↗…performing the classic gradient descent, the gradient will yield the greatest reduction in the function value. Essentially it was a point to highlight the underlying calculus. Wayne Winston in his book Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms has an interesting passage where he discusses the gradient being the direction of maximum increase (he was looking as steepest ascent).
on “Why “Gradient” Descent?” ↗