department of 25 machines is kept running by three operators who respond to randomly occurring equipment problems.When an operator is absent,the amount of production being lost by machines waiting for service increases.The analyst can use queuing theory analysis to determine whether to pay overtime to an operator from a different shift or not.

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Queuing theory can be used to analyze the system and determine the effect of different factors, such as the number of operators and their availability, on the performance of the system. By analyzing the queuing model, the analyst can determine the expected waiting time, the expected number of machines waiting for service, and the expected utilization of the operators. This information can help the analyst make a decision on whether paying overtime to a different shift operator is necessary to maintain the production level.

Department of 25 Machines Is Kept Running by Three Operators