The Poisson distribution is discussed in Appendix 5D at the end of this chapter. Assume that the

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The Poisson distribution is discussed in Appendix 5–D at the end of this chapter.

Assume that the distribution of bagels sold daily at Billy’s Bakery in Problem 8 follows a Poisson distribution with mean 16 per day. Using Table A–3 in the back of the book or the Poisson distribution function built into Excel, determine the optimal number of bagels for Billy’s to bake each day.

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Production And Operations Analysis

ISBN: 9781478623069

7th Edition

Authors: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen

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