EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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ISBN: 8220103630726
Author: RENDER
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 14P

a)

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To determine: Sequence of jobs based on decision rule First Come First Served (FCFS).

Introduction: First Come First Served is the scheduling rule which helps to arrange the sequence in the order. Here, the first come would be served first.

b)

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To determine: Sequence of jobs based on decision rule Earliest Due Date (EDD).

Introduction: Earliest Due Date is the scheduling rule, which helps to arrange the sequence in the order. Here, the job with the earliest due date would be served first. Then, the process would be going on from the earliest due date to the latest due date.

c)

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To determine: Sequence of jobs based on decision rule Shortest Processing Time (SPT).

Introduction: Shortest Processing Tine is the scheduling rule which helps to arrange the sequence in the order. Here, the job with the shortest duration would be served first. Then, the process would be going on from shortest to largest duration.

d)

Summary Introduction

To determine: Sequence of jobs based on decision rule Longest Processing Time (LPT).

Introduction: Largest Processing Tine is the scheduling rule, which helps to arrange the sequence in the order. Here, the job with the largest duration would be served first. Then, the process would be going on from largest to shortest duration.

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