<P>This book includes research studies, novel theory, as well as new methodology and applications in mathematics and management sciences. The book will provide a comprehensive range of mathematics applied to engineering areas for different tasks. It will offer an international perspective and a bridge between classical theory and new methodology in many areas, along with real-life applications.</P><br/><br/><P></P><br/><br/><P>Features</P><br/><br/><P></P><br/><br/><UL><br/><br/><P><br/><br/><LI>Offers solutions to multi-objective transportation problem under cost reliability using utility function</LI><br/><br/><P></P></UL><br/><br/><UL><br/><br/><P><br/><br/><LI>Presents optimization techniques to support eco-efficiency assessment in manufacturing processes</LI><br/><br/><P></P><br/><br/><P><br/><br/><LI>Covers distance-based function approach for optimal design of engineering processes with multiple quality characteristics</LI><br/><br/><P></P><br/><br/><P><br/><br/><LI>Provides dis