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A Quantitative Approach to Software Management

Author : Kevin Pulford
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
ISBN 13 : 9780201877465
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (774 download)

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Book Synopsis A Quantitative Approach to Software Management by : Kevin Pulford

Download or read book A Quantitative Approach to Software Management written by Kevin Pulford and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 1996-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the ami method, a method to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the software development process. It provides a practical guide to the implementation of the ami software metrics programme within a real company environment and reflects real industrial practice. It uses a goal-oriented approach to ensure the measurement programme is aligned with and supports the business aims of the company, and this enables project managers and software engineers to plan and implement well-focused measurement programmes - essential attributes of successful software development. The book is clearly presented and offers lots of pragmatic advice which can be easily integrated with other validated techniques. It will help readers at all levels to understand the needs and benefits of a goal-directed approach and goal-oriented measurement. For those already running measurement programmes, it will help to create a renewed focus and assist in identifying areas for improvement. For those just starting, it will provide the necessary understanding of the aims and techniques of the method allowing them immediately to start planning and implementing an effective measurement programme. From senior managers and company executives to practising software engineers, this book will be an invaluable guide to developing software or managing the acquisition of software or software services.

Quantitative Methods

Author : Paolo Brandimarte
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781118023488
Total Pages : 912 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (234 download)

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Book Synopsis Quantitative Methods by : Paolo Brandimarte

Download or read book Quantitative Methods written by Paolo Brandimarte and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the essential quantitative methods for making valuable business decisions Quantitative methods-research techniques used to analyze quantitative data-enable professionals to organize and understand numbers and, in turn, to make good decisions. Quantitative Methods: An Introduction for Business Management presents the application of quantitative mathematical modeling to decision making in a business management context and emphasizes not only the role of data in drawing conclusions, but also the pitfalls of undiscerning reliance of software packages that implement standard statistical procedures. With hands-on applications and explanations that are accessible to readers at various levels, the book successfully outlines the necessary tools to make smart and successful business decisions. Progressing from beginner to more advanced material at an easy-to-follow pace, the author utilizes motivating examples throughout to aid readers interested in decision making and also provides critical remarks, intuitive traps, and counterexamples when appropriate. The book begins with a discussion of motivations and foundations related to the topic, with introductory presentations of concepts from calculus to linear algebra. Next, the core ideas of quantitative methods are presented in chapters that explore introductory topics in probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, linear regression, and a discussion of time series that includes both classical topics and more challenging models. The author also discusses linear programming models and decision making under risk as well as less standard topics in the field such as game theory and Bayesian statistics. Finally, the book concludes with a focus on selected tools from multivariate statistics, including advanced regression models and data reduction methods such as principal component analysis, factor analysis, and cluster analysis. The book promotes the importance of an analytical approach, particularly when dealing with a complex system where multiple individuals are involved and have conflicting incentives. A related website features Microsoft Excel® workbooks and MATLAB® scripts to illustrate concepts as well as additional exercises with solutions. Quantitative Methods is an excellent book for courses on the topic at the graduate level. The book also serves as an authoritative reference and self-study guide for financial and business professionals, as well as readers looking to reinforce their analytical skills.

Quantitative Approaches in Object-oriented Software Engineering

Author : Fernando Brito e Abreu
Publisher : Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Quantitative Approaches in Object-oriented Software Engineering by : Fernando Brito e Abreu

Download or read book Quantitative Approaches in Object-oriented Software Engineering written by Fernando Brito e Abreu and published by Elsevier Science & Technology. This book was released on 2002 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive description is provided of four areas of quantitative approaches in object-oriented software engineering: metrics collection, quality assessment, metrics validation, and process management.

Software Measurement and Estimation

Author : Linda M. Laird
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471792527
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (717 download)

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Book Synopsis Software Measurement and Estimation by : Linda M. Laird

Download or read book Software Measurement and Estimation written by Linda M. Laird and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-06-05 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An effective, quantitative approach for estimating and managing software projects How many people do I need? When will the quality be good enough for commercial sale? Can this really be done in two weeks? Rather than relying on instinct, the authors of Software Measurement and Estimation offer a new, tested approach that includes the quantitative tools, data, and knowledge needed to make sound estimations. The text begins with the foundations of measurement, identifies the appropriate metrics, and then focuses on techniques and tools for estimating the effort needed to reach a given level of quality and performance for a software project. All the factors that impact estimations are thoroughly examined, giving you the tools needed to regularly adjust and improve your estimations to complete a project on time, within budget, and at an expected level of quality. This text includes several features that have proven to be successful in making the material accessible and easy to master: * Simple, straightforward style and logical presentation and organization enables you to build a solid foundation of theory and techniques to tackle complex estimations * Examples, provided throughout the text, illustrate how to use theory to solve real-world problems * Projects, included in each chapter, enable you to apply your newfound knowledge and skills * Techniques for effective communication of quantitative data help you convey your findings and recommendations to peers and management Software Measurement and Estimation: A Practical Approach allows practicing software engineers and managers to better estimate, manage, and effectively communicate the plans and progress of their software projects. With its classroom-tested features, this is an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate-level and graduate students in computer science and software engineering. An Instructor Support FTP site is available from the Wiley editorial department.

Improving Software Development Productivity

Author : Randall W. Jensen
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0133562670
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (335 download)

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Book Synopsis Improving Software Development Productivity by : Randall W. Jensen

Download or read book Improving Software Development Productivity written by Randall W. Jensen and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2015 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Improving Software Development Productivity, legendary software engineering expert Dr. Randall Jensen introduces a proven quantitative approach to achieving high productivity through management support, the ability to communicate, and technology. Jensen demonstrates how to measure organizational capacity and productivity, and use that information to build more accurate estimates and schedules -- and, more broadly, to improve many facets of developer and team performance. Students will learn to quantitatively predict the productivity impact of management decisions related to personnel and management style, development environment, product constraints, technology, development systems, and more.

Software Performance and Scalability

Author : Henry H. Liu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118211316
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (182 download)

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Book Synopsis Software Performance and Scalability by : Henry H. Liu

Download or read book Software Performance and Scalability written by Henry H. Liu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise from the Reviewers: "The practicality of the subject in a real-world situation distinguishes this book from others available on the market." —Professor Behrouz Far, University of Calgary "This book could replace the computer organization texts now in use that every CS and CpE student must take. . . . It is much needed, well written, and thoughtful." —Professor Larry Bernstein, Stevens Institute of Technology A distinctive, educational text onsoftware performance and scalability This is the first book to take a quantitative approach to the subject of software performance and scalability. It brings together three unique perspectives to demonstrate how your products can be optimized and tuned for the best possible performance and scalability: The Basics—introduces the computer hardware and software architectures that predetermine the performance and scalability of a software product as well as the principles of measuring the performance and scalability of a software product Queuing Theory—helps you learn the performance laws and queuing models for interpreting the underlying physics behind software performance and scalability, supplemented with ready-to-apply techniques for improving the performance and scalability of a software system API Profiling—shows you how to design more efficient algorithms and achieve optimized performance and scalability, aided by adopting an API profiling framework (perfBasic) built on the concept of a performance map for drilling down performance root causes at the API level Software Performance and Scalability gives you a specialized skill set that will enable you to design and build performance into your products with immediate, measurable improvements. Complemented with real-world case studies, it is an indispensable resource for software developers, quality and performance assurance engineers, architects, and managers. It is anideal text for university courses related to computer and software performance evaluation and can also be used to supplement a course in computer organization or in queuing theory for upper-division and graduate computer science students.

Technology Roadmapping and Development

Author : Olivier L. De Weck
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030883469
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Technology Roadmapping and Development by : Olivier L. De Weck

Download or read book Technology Roadmapping and Development written by Olivier L. De Weck and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook explains Technology Roadmapping, in both its development and practice, and illustrates the underlying theory of, and empirical evidence for, technologic evolution over time afforded by this strategy. The book contains a rich set of examples and practical exercises from a wide array of domains in applied science and engineering such as transportation, energy, communications, and medicine. Professor de Weck gives a complete review of the principles, methods, and tools of technology management for organizations and technologically-enabled systems, including technology scouting, roadmapping, strategic planning, R&D project execution, intellectual property management, knowledge management, partnering and acquisition, technology transfer, innovation management, and financial technology valuation. Special topics also covered include Moore’s law, S-curves, the singularity and fundamental limits to technology. Ideal for university courses in engineering, management, and business programs, as well as self-study or online learning for professionals in a range of industries, readers of this book will learn how to develop and deploy comprehensive technology roadmaps and R&D portfolios on diverse topics of their choice. Introduces a unique framework, Advanced Technology Roadmap Architecture (ATRA), for developing quantitative technology roadmaps and competitive R&D portfolios through a lucid and rigorous step-by-step approach; Elucidates the ATRA framework through analysis which was validated on an actual $1 billion R&D portfolio at Airbus, leveraging a pedagogy significantly beyond typical university textbooks and problem sets; Reinforces concepts with in-depth case studies, practical exercises, examples, and thought experiments interwoven throughout the text; Maximizes reader competence on how to explicitly link strategy, finance, and technology. The book follows and supports the MIT Professional Education Courses “Management of Technology: Roadmapping & Development,” https://professional.mit.edu/course-catalog/management-technology-roadmapping-development and “Management of Technology: Strategy & Portfolio Analysis” https://professional.mit.edu/course-catalog/management-technology-strategy-portfolio-analysis

New Approaches in Software Measurement

Author : Reiner Dumke
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3540447040
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (44 download)

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Book Synopsis New Approaches in Software Measurement by : Reiner Dumke

Download or read book New Approaches in Software Measurement written by Reiner Dumke and published by Springer. This book was released on 2003-06-29 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Software measurement is one of the key technologies employed to control and manage the software development process. Research avenues such as the applicability of metrics, the efficiency of measurement programs in industry, and the theoretical foundations (of software engineering?) have been investigated to evaluate and improve modern software development areas such as object-orientation, compone- based develop-ment, multimedia systems design, reliable telecommunication systems etc. In the tradition of our software measurement research communities, the German Computer Science Interest (GI) Group on Software Measurement and the Canadian Interest Group in Software Metrics (CIM) have attended to these concerns in recent years. Initially, research initiatives were directed at the definition of new methods of software measurement and the validation of these methods themselves. This was then followed by more and more investigation into practical applications of software measurement and key findings in this area of software engineering have been published in: - Dumke/Zuse: Theory and Practice of Software Measurement, 1994 - Ebert/Dumke: Software-Metriken in der Praxis, 1996 - Lehner/Dumke/Abran: Software Metrics - Research and Practice in Software Measurement, 1997 - Dumke/Abran: Software Measurement - Current Trends in Research and Practice, 1999 We would also like to mention that the proceedings of the Lac Supérieur workshop have been made available on the web at www. lrgl. uqam. ca? This new book includes the proceedings of the 10th Workshop on Software Measurement held in Berlin in October 2000.

Trustworthy Systems Through Quantitative Software Engineering

Author : Lawrence Bernstein
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471696919
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book Trustworthy Systems Through Quantitative Software Engineering written by Lawrence Bernstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-10-19 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A benchmark text on software development and quantitative software engineering "We all trust software. All too frequently, this trust is misplaced. Larry Bernstein has created and applied quantitative techniques to develop trustworthy software systems. He and C. M. Yuhas have organized this quantitative experience into a book of great value to make software trustworthy for all of us." -Barry Boehm Trustworthy Systems Through Quantitative Software Engineering proposes a novel, reliability-driven software engineering approach, and discusses human factors in software engineering and how these affect team dynamics. This practical approach gives software engineering students and professionals a solid foundation in problem analysis, allowing them to meet customers' changing needs by tailoring their projects to meet specific challenges, and complete projects on schedule and within budget. Specifically, it helps developers identify customer requirements, develop software designs, manage a software development team, and evaluate software products to customer specifications. Students learn "magic numbers of software engineering," rules of thumb that show how to simplify architecture, design, and implementation. Case histories and exercises clearly present successful software engineers' experiences and illustrate potential problems, results, and trade-offs. Also featuring an accompanying Web site with additional and related material, Trustworthy Systems Through Quantitative Software Engineering is a hands-on, project-oriented resource for upper-level software and computer science students, engineers, professional developers, managers, and professionals involved in software engineering projects. An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department. An Instructor Support FTP site is also available.

Experimental Software Engineering Issues:

Author : H.Dieter Rombach
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540570929
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Experimental Software Engineering Issues: by : H.Dieter Rombach

Download or read book Experimental Software Engineering Issues: written by H.Dieter Rombach and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1993-08-30 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written primarily for all those DTP users and programmers who want to keep up with the rapid development of electronic publishing, particular those who wish to develop new systems for the output of typefaces. In this volume, various formats are presented, their properties discussed and production requirements analyzed. Appendices provide readers additional information, largely on digital formats for typeface storage.

Software Project Management

Author : Robert Bruce Kelsey PhD
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1523096292
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)

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Book Synopsis Software Project Management by : Robert Bruce Kelsey PhD

Download or read book Software Project Management written by Robert Bruce Kelsey PhD and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Software Project Management: Measures for Improving Performance focuses on more than the mechanics of project execution. By showing the reader how to identify and solve real world problems that put schedule, cost, and quality at risk, this guide gets to the heart of improving project control and performance. • Identify measurement needs and goals • Determine what measures to use to maximize the value of data • Interpret data and report the results • Diagnose quality and productivity issues • Use metrics data to solve real problems This is a must-read for project managers and engineering managers working in organizations where deadlines are tight, the workload is daunting, and daily crises are the rule rather than the exception. The text provides simple run rate data through progressively advanced measures, as well as: • Examples that show you how to combine measures to solve complex problems • Exercises that guide you through best practices for metric program development and implementation From beginning to end, Software Project Management: Measures for Improving Performance guides you to improved project performance — long before you turn the last page!

Managing Software Quality

Author : Richard E. Nance
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447101170
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Book Synopsis Managing Software Quality by : Richard E. Nance

Download or read book Managing Software Quality written by Richard E. Nance and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Software Quality discusses the methods involved in the integration of process, document and code indicators when constructing an evolving picture of quality. Throughout the book the authors describe experiences gained in a four-year on-site validation of the framework, making this book particularly useful for project or program managers, software managers and software engineers. In particular they provide guidance to those in software development and software support who are interested in establishing a measurement programme that includes software quality prediction and assessment. The authors share numerous valuable lessons learned during the research and applications of software quality management.

Quantitative Methods in Supply Chain Management

Author : Ioannis T. Christou
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 085729766X
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (572 download)

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Book Synopsis Quantitative Methods in Supply Chain Management by : Ioannis T. Christou

Download or read book Quantitative Methods in Supply Chain Management written by Ioannis T. Christou and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-10-05 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative Methods in Supply Chain Management presents some of the most important methods and tools available for modeling and solving problems arising in the context of supply chain management. In the context of this book, “solving problems” usually means designing efficient algorithms for obtaining high-quality solutions. The first chapter is an extensive optimization review covering continuous unconstrained and constrained linear and nonlinear optimization algorithms, as well as dynamic programming and discrete optimization exact methods and heuristics. The second chapter presents time-series forecasting methods together with prediction market techniques for demand forecasting of new products and services. The third chapter details models and algorithms for planning and scheduling with an emphasis on production planning and personnel scheduling. The fourth chapter presents deterministic and stochastic models for inventory control with a detailed analysis on periodic review systems and algorithmic development for optimal control of such systems. The fifth chapter discusses models and algorithms for location/allocation problems arising in supply chain management, and transportation problems arising in distribution management in particular, such as the vehicle routing problem and others. The sixth and final chapter presents a short list of new trends in supply chain management with a discussion of the related challenges that each new trend might bring along in the immediate to near future. Overall, Quantitative Methods in Supply Chain Management may be of particular interest to students and researchers in the fields of supply chain management, operations management, operations research, industrial engineering, and computer science.

Handbook of Reliability Engineering

Author : Hoang Pham
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1852338415
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (523 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Reliability Engineering written by Hoang Pham and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-04-12 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An effective reliability programme is an essential component of every product's design, testing and efficient production. From the failure analysis of a microelectronic device to software fault tolerance and from the accelerated life testing of mechanical components to hardware verification, a common underlying philosophy of reliability applies. Defining both fundamental and applied work across the entire systems reliability arena, this state-of-the-art reference presents methodologies for quality, maintainability and dependability. Featuring: Contributions from 60 leading reliability experts in academia and industry giving comprehensive and authoritative coverage. A distinguished international Editorial Board ensuring clarity and precision throughout. Extensive references to the theoretical foundations, recent research and future directions described in each chapter. Comprehensive subject index providing maximum utility to the reader. Applications and examples across all branches of engineering including IT, power, automotive and aerospace sectors. The handbook's cross-disciplinary scope will ensure that it serves as an indispensable tool for researchers in industrial, electrical, electronics, computer, civil, mechanical and systems engineering. It will also aid professional engineers to find creative reliability solutions and management to evaluate systems reliability and to improve processes. For student research projects it will be the ideal starting point whether addressing basic questions in communications and electronics or learning advanced applications in micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), manufacturing and high-assurance engineering systems.

Managing Software Engineering Knowledge

Author : Aybüke Aurum
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 366205129X
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Managing Software Engineering Knowledge written by Aybüke Aurum and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Software development is a complex problem-solving activity with a high level of uncertainty. There are many technical challenges concerning scheduling, cost estimation, reliability, performance, etc, which are further aggravated by weaknesses such as changing requirements, team dynamics, and high staff turnover. Thus the management of knowledge and experience is a key means of systematic software development and process improvement. "Managing Software Engineering Knowledge" illustrates several theoretical examples of this vision and solutions applied to industrial practice. It is structured in four parts addressing the motives for knowledge management, the concepts and models used in knowledge management for software engineering, their application to software engineering, and practical guidelines for managing software engineering knowledge. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art and best practice in knowledge management applied to software engineering. While researchers and graduate students will benefit from the interdisciplinary approach leading to basic frameworks and methodologies, professional software developers and project managers will also profit from industrial experience reports and practical guidelines.

Measurement for Software Control and Assurance

Author : B.A. Kitchenham
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781851662463
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Book Synopsis Measurement for Software Control and Assurance by : B.A. Kitchenham

Download or read book Measurement for Software Control and Assurance written by B.A. Kitchenham and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1989-02-28 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Quantitative Approach to Commercial Damages, + Website

Author : Mark G. Filler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118072596
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis A Quantitative Approach to Commercial Damages, + Website by : Mark G. Filler

Download or read book A Quantitative Approach to Commercial Damages, + Website written by Mark G. Filler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How-to guidance for measuring lost profits due to business interruption damages A Quantitative Approach to Commercial Damages explains the complicated process of measuring business interruption damages, whether they are losses are from natural or man-made disasters, or whether the performance of one company adversely affects the performance of another. Using a methodology built around case studies integrated with solution tools, this book is presented step by step from the analysis damages perspective to aid in preparing a damage claim. Over 250 screen shots are included and key cell formulas that show how to construct a formula and lay it out on the spreadsheet. Includes Excel spreadsheet applications and key cell formulas for those who wish to construct their own spreadsheets Offers a step-by-step approach to computing damages using case studies and over 250 screen shots Often in the course of business, a firm will be damaged by the actions of another individual or company, such as a fire that shuts down a restaurant for two months. Often, this results in the filing of a business interruption claim. Discover how to measure business losses with the proven guidance found in A Quantitative Approach to Commercial Damages.