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MAHMUT PARLAR
Operations Management
Professor
Area of Expertise
Professor Parlar specializes in the applications of operations research techniques (i.e., mathematical modelling of decision problems using stochastic processes and optimization theory) to supply chain management decisions. His recent research interests include coordination and competition in supply chain management, operations research applications in eBusiness, stochastic inventory modelling and the use of computer algebra system Maple in operations research modelling. He teaches courses in operations management, stochastic processes, management science and computer simulation.
Professor Parlar specializes in the applications of operations research techniques (i.e., mathematical modelling of decision problems using stochastic processes and optimization theory) to supply chain management decisions. His recent research interests include coordination and competition in supply chain management, operations research applications in eBusiness, stochastic inventory modelling and the use of computer algebra system Maple in operations research modelling. He teaches courses in operations management, stochastic processes, management science and computer simulation.
Professional Activities
Professor Parlar's research work in the areas listed above have appeared in the form of nearly 90 refereed articles published in journals such as Operations Research, Management Science, Naval Research Logistics, IIE Transactions, Annals of Operations Research, Transportation Science, Journal of Quality Technology, Applied Mathematical Finance and others. He has recently published a book (Interactive Operations Research with Maple: Methods and Models, Birkhauser, Boston) that describes the effective use of the computer algebra system Maple in operations research modelling. He has consulted on issues related to design optimization, bidding strategies and production planning. Professor Parlar is currently serving as a member of the Editorial Board of IIE Transactions.
Professor Parlar's research work in the areas listed above have appeared in the form of nearly 90 refereed articles published in journals such as Operations Research, Management Science, Naval Research Logistics, IIE Transactions, Annals of Operations Research, Transportation Science, Journal of Quality Technology, Applied Mathematical Finance and others. He has recently published a book (Interactive Operations Research with Maple: Methods and Models, Birkhauser, Boston) that describes the effective use of the computer algebra system Maple in operations research modelling. He has consulted on issues related to design optimization, bidding strategies and production planning. Professor Parlar is currently serving as a member of the Editorial Board of IIE Transactions.
Education
Ph.D., Management Sciences, University of Waterloo (1979)
M.Sc., Operations Research, Middle East Technical University, Ankara (1975)
B.Sc., Mathematics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara (1973)
Ph.D., Management Sciences, University of Waterloo (1979)
M.Sc., Operations Research, Middle East Technical University, Ankara (1975)
B.Sc., Mathematics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara (1973)
DeGroote School of Business
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, Canada
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