With a Finite-Source Model,increasing the Arrival Rate by 10 Percent

question 19

Multiple Choice

With a finite-source model,increasing the arrival rate by 10 percent and also increasing the service rate by 10 percent will result in

• A) an increase in the utilization of the server.
• B) an increase in the average number of customers in the service system.
• C) a decrease in the average time spent in the system, including service.
• D) an increase in the waiting time in line.

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Definitions:

Safety Inventories

Additional stocks held beyond expected demand to mitigate the risk of stockouts due to demand and supply variability.

Centralization

The concentration of decision-making authority at the top levels of an organization, often leading to more consistent and efficient policy implementation.

Product Variety

The range of different items or products a company offers to meet diverse customer needs or preferences.

Demand Uncertainty

This refers to the unpredictability or variation in the demand for products or services in the market.