Assume that we are using a waiting line model to analyze the number of service technicians required to maintain machines in a factory.Our goal should be to
A)maximize productivity of the technicians.
B)minimize the number of machines needing repair.
C)minimize the downtime for individual machines.
D)minimize the percent of idle time of the technicians.
E)minimize the total cost (cost of maintenance plus cost of downtime).

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The goal of using a waiting line model in this context is to find a balance between the cost of maintenance (including the number of technicians) and the cost of downtime (when machines are not operational). This ensures that the total cost is minimized, which is the most efficient and cost-effective approach for the factory.

Assume That We Are Using a Waiting Line Model to Analyze