Dynamic Control of an M/M/1 Service System with Adjustable Arrival and Service Rates

Bariş Ata
Bariş Ata
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Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2001 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208
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Shiri Shneorson
Shiri Shneorson
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Intel Corporation, 2220 Mission College, Santa Clara, California 95054
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Bariş Ata

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Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2001 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208

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Shiri Shneorson

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Intel Corporation, 2220 Mission College, Santa Clara, California 95054

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Published Online:1 Nov 2006https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.1060.0587

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