Payne's Theorem

Payne's Theorem is a concept in queuing theory, which studies how waiting lines behave. It states that the time spent in a queue can be influenced by the order in which people or items are served, not just the total number of them. Essentially, if you manage the sequence of service effectively, you can reduce the average waiting time for everyone. This principle is useful in various fields, such as traffic management and computer processing, where optimizing service order can lead to improved efficiency and reduced delays.