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Quotes from Principles of Operations Research — Robert E. Machol

1917–1998 United States

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The conclusions of most good operations research studies are obvious.

Principles of Operations Research (1975)

If the assumptions are wrong, the conclusions aren't likely to be very good.

Principles of Operations Research (1975)

Sometimes, where a complex problem can be illuminated by many tools, one can be forgiven for applying the one he knows best.

Principles of Operations Research (1975)

Most accidents in well-designed systems involve two or more events of low probability occurring in the worst possible combination.

Principles of Operations Research (1975)

There comes a time when one must stop suggesting and evaluating new solutions, and get on with the job of analyzing and implementing one pretty good solution.

Principles of Operations Research (1975)

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