Queues, inventories and maintenance : the analysis of operational systems with variable demand and supply

Abstract/Sommario: Representation in Terms of probabilities - Probabilistic description of arrivals and service - Single exponential channel - Multiple exponential channel - Simulation of non-exponential distributions - General considerations, transient solutions - single channel, infinite queues - Multiple channels, infinite queues - Queue discipline and priorities - Problems of inventory control - Maintenance of equipment.