OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781119448037
Author: Russell
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 5, Problem 11P
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To explain: Determine L, Lq, W and Wq given that there are two advisors and each one takes 5 minutes to approve each schedule and student rate of arrival is 10 per hour.

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OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT