Introduction to Queueing Systems and Applications (Hardcover)

Hardcover. The book aims at the level of those involved in the study of queueing systems for the first time, those in areas such as management, economics and other social sciences, physical sciences as well as professionals in diverse areas (those not exposed to advanced mathematical areas, such as advanced calculus and stochastic processes). Numerical computation is also indicated. A large number of worked examples, including some with numerical computations, are provided along with the theoretical treatment. A list of exercises is included. The list of references (of more than 200 citations) include up to date and application oriented works. The book is intended as a textbook for a introductory level course in Queueing Theory/ Operations Research in the disciplines indicated. The book aims at the level of those involved in the study of queueing systems for the first time, those in areas such as management, economics and other social sciences, physical sciences as well as professionals in diverse areas (those not exposed to advanced mathematical areas, such as advanced calculus and stochastic processes). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…