This comprehensive book is an invaluable resource for graduate students seeking practical knowledge on probability and statistics in real-world applications. The book is divided into four parts: reliability, computer science, management science, and operations research. Each part includes surveys, recent results, and tools used. Moreover, it offers an essential reference point for researchers, engineers, and managers operating in laboratories, industries, businesses, and government agencies. Through the exchange of academic achievements, ideas, and discussions, this book serves as a catalyst for progress and innovation.
Syouji Nakamura (Former Professor of Kinjo Gakuin University)
He received B.S.E. from Nagoya City University and Doctor of Economics degree from Nagoya City University. He is Former Professor of Kinjo Gakuin University in Nagoya. He has published 5 books and 35 journal papers. His research interests are Modeling and Analysis of Stochastic Process.
Katsushige Sawaki (Former Professor of Aoyama Gakuin University)
He received Ph.D. from University of British Columbia and Doctor of Engineering from Kyoto University. He has published 10 books and 105 journal papers. His research interests are Mathematical Finance, Financial Engineering, Decision Sciences, Modeling and Analysis of Supply Chains and Inventory CONTROL, and Revenue Management in Airlines .
Toshio Nakagawa (Honorable Professor of Aichi Institute of Technology)
He received B.S.E. and M.S. degrees from Nagoya institute of Technology and Doctor of Engineering degree from Kyoto University, He is now Honorable Professor at Aichi Institute of Technology in Toyota City. He has published 9 books from Springer, 20 books chapters, and 200 journal papers. His research interests are for stochastic and computer systems in reliability and maintenance theory.