Practical Operations Management
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 5, Problem 5DQ
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Interpretation: Example of a situation in which the cost of capacity is more than cost of waiting and representation of waiting line.
Concept Introduction: Capacity cushion represents the idle capacity above the required level of capacity. It is the excess capacity maintained by the system to meet the unexpected increase in demand. Unless there is an increase in demand or a loss of current production capacity, the capacity cushion remains unutilized.
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