Hi Everyone!  For this discussion, the initial post by each student should be in the range of 200-250 words.  Since this is a holiday weekend, only ONE POST WILL BE REQUIRED for this discussion. 

What is the waiting line problem? What are the components in a waiting line system? 

What are the assumptions underlying common queuing models?

Why must the service rate be greater than the arrival rate in a single-channel queuing system?

Briefly describe three situations in which the FIFO discipline rule is not applicable in queuing analysis. 

Here is a very applied (but useful) question. Provide examples of four situations in which there is a limited, or finite, population.

What are the components of the following systems? 

(a) Barbershop 

(b) Car wash 

(c) Laundromat 

(d) Small grocery store