CONNECT F/OPERATIONS MGMT
CONNECT F/OPERATIONS MGMT
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781264344963
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: INTER MCG
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Chapter 16, Problem 11P

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The processing sequence required to minimize the time.

Introduction: Johnson’s rule helps to determine the processing sequence that would minimize the overall time of the process. It would schedule the jobs in two work centers and it would determine the optimal sequence.

b)

Summary Introduction

To construct: The chart of the resulting sequence to determine the idle time.

Introduction:Johnson’s rule helps to determine the processing sequence that would minimize the overall time of the process. It would schedule the jobs in two work centers and it would determine the optimal sequence.

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CONNECT F/OPERATIONS MGMT

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