Production allocation optimization by combining distribution free approach with open queueing network theory

2012 ◽  
Vol 63 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 349-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiko Takemoto ◽  
Ikuo Arizono
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Queueing Network ◽  
Distribution Free ◽  
Production Allocation ◽  
Distribution Free Approach ◽  
Open Queueing Network

Cost and Profit Efficiencies in the Spanish Hotel Industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 985-1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Arbelo ◽  
Pilar Pérez-Gómez ◽  
Enrique González-Dávila ◽  
Felipe Manuel Rosa-González
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Cost Efficiency ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Profit Efficiency ◽  
Distribution Free ◽  
Working Hypothesis ◽  
Distribution Free Approach ◽  
Hotel Sector

This article focuses on estimating and discussing cost and profit efficiencies related with the Spanish hotel sector. Managers have a special interest in controlling costs as a source of competitive advantage, which may enable companies to improve their results in a continuous manner. However, they usually do not attribute much importance to the improvement of profit efficiency, which is generally much lower than cost efficiency and as a result vital for achieving competitive advantage. In this article, cost and profit efficiencies are estimated in the Spanish hotel sector using a data panel for the years 2007 to 2011 and using distribution free approach methodology. The results show profit efficiency levels significantly lower than levels of cost efficiency, thereby confirming our working hypothesis.

Further remarks on queueing network theory

1988 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter C. Kiessler ◽  
Ralph L. Disney
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Queueing Network
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