This textbook provides a theoretical and practical introduction to Business Optimisation using mathematical programming. Few textbooks have integrated modelling with state-of-the-art commercially available software. This text is up-to-date with relevant examples and cases and is accompanied by the software to solve the models.

Preface
Optimisation: Using Models, Validating Models, Solutions, Answers
The Scope of Problem Formulation and How to Formulate the Problem
Mathematical Solution Techniques
Problems Solvable Using Linear Programming
How Optimisation is Used in Practice: Case Studies in Linear Programming Modelling Structures Using Mixed Integer Programming
Types of Mixed Integer Linear Programming Problems
Case Studies and Problem Formulations
User Control of the Optimisation Process and Improving Efficiency
How Optimisation is Used in Practice: Case Studies in Integer Programming
Other Types of Optimisation Problems
Conclusion: The Impact and Implication of Optimisation
Software Related Issues
Glossary
Bibliography
Index