Operations Management
Operations Management
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ISBN: 9780132921145
Author: Jay Heizer
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter D, Problem 13P

a)

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To determine: The average waiting time of the customer.

Introduction: The mathematical study which analyses the causes of delay in the waiting line is known as queuing theory. The theory examines all components in the waiting line such as arrival process, service process, and number of servers, system and customers.

b)

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To determine: The average number of customers waiting to place order.

c)

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To determine: Whether Mr. PJ should add 2 or 3 clerks.

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