Practical Management Science
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Chapter 12.5, Problem 32P
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To determine: The checkpoints to operate to minimize the operating cost and delay cost.
Introduction: In order to predict the waiting time and length of the queue, queueing model will be framed. Queueing theory is the mathematical model that can be used for the decision-making process regarding the resources required to provide a service.
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