There are many cases where scheduling and inventory models must be used in communities to ensure they have the resources they need. Staffing emergency respondents is one example where using these models is crucial, both to maintain safety and minimize cost.
Respond to all of the prompts:
1. Based on the three-unit organization, how many firefighters should be assigned to each unit to minimize the need for expensive overtime pay? Is totally eliminating the need for overtime a possibility?
2. How does an inventory management case compare to this staffing management case? Find an example via internet searches and compare.