Practical Operations Management
Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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To determine: The name for the body of knowledge concerning mathematical modeling of waiting lines.

Introduction: Waiting is an inescapable part of human life. For example, queues at a restaurant, bank counters, etc. Mathematical modeling is used to estimate how the customers (or objects) receive the service in these waiting lines.

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