STEVENSON OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT W/CONNEC
STEVENSON OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT W/CONNEC
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Author: Stevenson
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Chapter 18, Problem 9P

a.

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To determine: The expected number of customer waiting.

Queuing theory: It is a mathematical study of queues or waiting lines. Using queuing model, length of a queue and waiting time can be determined.  In operations management, queuing theory is used for decision making about the resources required to offer services.

b.

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To determine: The average length of time customers must wait from the initial request for service until the service has been completed.

c.

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To determine: The percentage of time the service representative will be idle.

d.

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To determine: Reduction in expected number of customers waiting.

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