“We can use some fancy math to predict how long the line will get,” Keely Croxton of Ohio State says, then apply it to related problems. In response to a listener request, “Marketplace” host Kai ...

Queueing theory provides the mathematical framework to analyse and optimise systems where congestion and waiting times are inherent, while optimal pricing strategies focus on designing cost structures ...

Queueing theory provides a robust mathematical framework for analysing waiting lines, a critical aspect across sectors ranging from telecommunications and healthcare to manufacturing and ...

Although queuing, or taking a place in line, is rarely anyone's favorite activity, it's the cornerstone of efficiency and organization for many companies. The idea is simple: At any given moment, ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A two-step procedure is described to approximate first come first served delay distributions in M/G/1 and GI/G/1 systems. The procedure ...

A branch of Wetherspoons has been praised for "breaking rank" with a widely-criticised queuing practice that has been implemented in pubs across the country. X (formerly Twitter) user @QueuesPub, ...