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Maximizing throughput in queueing networks with limited flexibility

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  • Down, Douglas G. & Karakostas, George, 2008. "Maximizing throughput in queueing networks with limited flexibility," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 187(1), pages 98-112, May.
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    1. Naumov, Valeriy & Martikainen, Olli, 2012. "Queueing Systems with Fractional Number of Servers," Discussion Papers 1268, The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy.
    2. Zhao, Yaping & Xu, Xiaoyun & Li, Haidong & Liu, Yanni, 2016. "Prioritized customer order scheduling to maximize throughput," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 255(2), pages 345-356.
    3. Naumov, Valeriy & Martikainen, Olli, 2011. "Method for Throughput Maximization of Multiclass Networks with Flexible Servers," Discussion Papers 1261, The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy.
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