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Interpretation: Advantages and disadvantages of STP and EDD sequencing rules needs to be discussed. Also, state the preference of one over the other.
Concept Introduction: Shortest Processing Time provides lowest mean to finish time whereas Earliest Due date gives priority to the fulfillment of the most urgent orders in terms of delivery deadline.
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