A) What are 2 possible ways to improve the service rate of a waiting line operation?
B) Briefly describe how simulation could be used to assist decision makers in regards to new product development?
C) Give an example of how Decision analysis could be used to determine an optimal strategy? Briefly describe several decision alternatives a decision maker would be faced with and possible uncertain future events to consider.
D) What is the difference between quantitative forecasting methods and qualitative forecasting methods?
E) Under what circumstances would it be more appropriate to use quantitative rather than qualitative forecasting methods?
F) Give an example of a situation when using quantitative forecasting would be appropriate?