OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: SUSTAIN ACCESS C
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: SUSTAIN ACCESS C
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ISBN: 9780135662076
Author: HEIZER
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 19P

a)

Summary Introduction

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)

Summary Introduction

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)

Summary Introduction

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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