The Strategy of Waiting
Henry Collins
Whether it is a ridesharing driver seeking a fare at a crowded airport or a patient hoping for a life-saving organ, modern life depends on queues and mechanisms that match people with limited, time-sensitive resources. Queueing theory, one of the earliest pillars of industrial engineering and operations research, began in the early 20th century with… The post The Strategy of Waiting appeared first on UC Berkeley IEOR Department - Industrial Engineering & Operations Research .