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This professional reference provides an integrated framework for problem solving and decision making in corporations. Drawing on vast experience in the field, the authors show how to apply state-of-the-art decision science, statistical modeling, benchmarking, and processing modeling techniques together to create a robust analytical framework for better decision making in any field that relies on advanced operations management. They integrate both newly-developed and time-tested techniques into a logical, structured approach for assessing corporate issues, developing solutions, and making decisions that drive the successful achievement of corporate objectives. Coverage includes: defining objectives, exploring the environment; scoping problems and evaluating their importance; bringing data mining and statistical analysis to bear; solving problems and measuring the results; evaluating the results and performing sensitivity analysis, and more. The book concludes with three case study chapters that walk through the effective use of its methods, step-by-step. Representing a wide variety of corporate environments, these case studies underscore and demonstrate the method's exceptional adaptability. This book will be valuable in a wide range of industries, notably finance, pharmaceutical, healthcare, economics, and manufacturing.
Contents
Preface xiv Part I: The Method 1 Chapter 1: Define the Objectives and Identify Metrics 3 Chapter 2: Explore the Environment 31 Chapter 3: Explore the Scope of the Problem and Its Importance 47 Chapter 4: Data Mining and Statistical Analysis 59 Chapter 5: Solve the Problem and Measure the Results 71 Chapter 6: Evaluate the Results and Do Sensitivity Analysis 81 Chapter 7: Summary of Part I 91 Part II: Case Studies 95 Chapter 8: Logistics Service Provider 97 Chapter 9: New Product Development 131 Chapter 10: Airline Merger 159 Appendix A: Overview of Methodologies 205 Appendix B: Detailed Methodologies 221 References 239 Index 241



