MORE STREAMLINED PRESENTATION, FOCUSING ON KEY ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR BUSINESS.
The third edition is considerably shorter, offering a more focused presentation of management science.
Benefit : Students learn those techniques that they are most likely to need and use in their careers and are given more opportunity to master them.

CLEARER SEPARATION OF SIMPLE AND COMPLEX TOPICS.
A sharper distinction is made in the book and on the student CD ROM between basic and advanced topics.
Benefit : By relegating advanced topics to the student CDROM, and eliminating advanced techniques form essential book chapters, students can see a clearer correlation between what they learn and how it is applied.

A MODELING APPROACH.
The book revolves around a modeling approach, focusing the role of a model, model formulation, and the analysis of model results.
Benefit : Through this approach, which avoids emphasis on the mechanics of procedures or the manipulation of spreadsheets, students are better able to grasp the essential concepts covered in the course and see their utility.

EXTENSIVE USE OF CASE STUDIES.
Many chapters use extended case studies illustratively, within the body of the chapter, and offer end-of-chapter cases for analysis as well.
Benefit : The use of case studies permits the instructor to show the entire process of a management science study, including the pitfalls involved, and to show the complementary roles of the management science team and the manager. These cases and related applications cut across all functional areas of business and show how management science techniques apply in the business environment.

SPREADSHEET-DRIVEN TREATMENT OF KEY TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCE.
Taking a modern approach to the subject, and utilizing the latest technology, the book adopts pedagogy that is consistent with current trends in the teaching of management science.
Benefit : Most business schools prefer to integrate technology tools into the teaching of analytical subjects. Hillier and Hillier has responded to this trend by thoroughly integrating the use of Excel into the teaching of analytical modeling.