1. Introduction to Modeling
Chapter 1
Introduction to Modeling

2. Introduction Mathematical model Descriptive Model Optimization model
Quantitative representation of a real problem
Descriptive Model
What-if analysis
Optimization model
Determine the best solution

3. §1.4 Seven-Step Modeling Process
1: Problem Definition 2: Data Collection 3: Model Development –analytical or simulation model 4: Model Verification 5: Optimization and Decision Making 6: Model Communication to Management 7: Model Implementation