OBJECTIVE OF A QUEUING MODEL

The objective of a queuing model is to find out the optimum service rate and the number of servers so that the average cost of being in queuing system and the cost of service are minimised.

The queuing problem is identified by the presence of a group of customers who arrive randomly to receive some service. The customer upon arrival may be served immediately or if willing may have to wait until the server is free.

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