Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (11th Edition)
Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133872132
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 19P

a

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:Schedule for average flow time and average past due hours.

Concept Introduction:

The first-come, first-served (FCFS) rule gives the job arriving at the workstation first the highest priority.

The earliest due date (EDD) rule gives the job with the earliest due date based on assigned due dates the highest priority.

b

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Performance of the two rules.

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