{"product_id":"2940013713727","title":"Operations Methods: Waiting Line Applications","description":"If you are a business practitioner or business student and want to expand\u003cbr\u003eyour knowledge of waiting line (queuing) analysis and how it can be used\u003cbr\u003eto make decisions and improve both service and manufacturing business\u003cbr\u003esituations, this book is for you. Inside, you’ll learn about caveats when applying\u003cbr\u003ewaiting line theory and how to be aware of the assumptions used\u003cbr\u003ein developing that theory.\u003cbr\u003eAccounting for variability in waiting line processes is important because\u003cbr\u003ethe basic queuing equations provide only average performance data under\u003cbr\u003esteady-state conditions. Understanding how much variability can exist for\u003cbr\u003ea given waiting line scenario can provide you with the insight required to\u003cbr\u003ereduce these effects and develop innovative solutions for improving service\u003cbr\u003ewhile reducing operating costs.\u003cbr\u003eIn general the mathematical tone of the book is focused on the application,\u003cbr\u003enot the derivation, of the formulas presented. The few derivation exceptions\u003cbr\u003eare done to illustrate some approaches not commonly discussed\u003cbr\u003ein textbooks (e.g., the use of state diagrams and random number approximations\u003cbr\u003eof the probability distributions for use in simple simulation models).\u003cbr\u003eTo aid in understanding the material presented, some practical examples\u003cbr\u003eare given at appropriate points in the text and a few simulation\u003cbr\u003eapproaches using common spreadsheet software are described.","brand":"Business Expert Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152656941296,"sku":"2940013713727","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013713727_p0.jpg?v=1763584630","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013713727","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}