Queues, stochastic demand and the value of excess capacity in the steel industry /

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the value of excess or reserve capacity in the steel industry. The model presented indicates a difference between gross and net arrivals resulting from the balking process. Waiting time between placement and shipment of an order is shown to be a determinan...

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Main Author:	Frey, Nona Gail
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Tex.] : Frey, 1976.
Subjects:	Physical distribution of goods > Mathematical models. Steel industry and trade > Mathematical models. Economics Academic theses
Online Access:	Link to ProQuest copy Link to OAKTrust copy