Operations Management
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Chapter D, Problem 22P
a)
Summary Introduction
To determine: The minimum number of server for the system.
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 optimal number of server for the system.
c)
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To determine: The cost of the system at the usage of optimal number of servers.
d)
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To determine: The server utilization rate at minimum number of server.
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