Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
10-1-1968
Abstract
This paper reviews the historical evolution and current state of queuing theory, tracing its development over six decades. Two periods of peak activity are highlighted: the 1930s, which saw the introduction of foundational analytical methods and queue disciplines for modeling realistic systems, and the 1950s–1960s, marked by the rapid growth of the field and the development of advanced techniques for analyzing finite-time and steady-state systems. Recent years have seen a slowdown in research activity due to the completion of studies on simpler systems and a shift in focus among theoretical and applied scientists. The authors argue that the remaining challenges in queuing theory lie in complex problems that require long-term commitment and innovative approaches. Solving these problems is anticipated to yield significant theoretical and practical advancements.
Keywords
Operations research, Queuing theory, Mathematical models, System analysis
Publication Title
Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 129
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Bhat, U. Narayan, "Queueing Systems with First-Order Dependence" (1968). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 461.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/461