This book on Operation Research covers the existing syllabi of UG/PG programmes in many of the Indian Universities.The book is intended to cater to their needs and benefit faculty members handling these courses.This textbook is based on several years of experience and lecture note of the authors. The topics and their subsections are well ordered and are structured to enhance readability and teach ability,making it interesting and useful so that students and teachers can use the book profitably.

The outstanding features of the book are:

• Each chapter begins with the learning objectives.
• Each chapter ends with the summary and key points to facilitate a quick review.
• Iterative methods of solution with flow charts are provided to facilitate problem solving.
• Fundamentals and theoretical concepts are explained in a logical and easily compressible manner.