OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONNECT AC
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONNECT AC
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Author: Stevenson
Publisher: MCG
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Person J realized that they have problem with short-term capacity in their pad printing operation. The case has discussed the problems and its causes. The production control office confirms that they can run eight-hour shift per day. They will be running 23 days in July beginning on July 1. The company will operate on three Saturdays (July 9, July 16, and July 23) and take off for July 4.

The given information is as follows:

Job Date order received Set-up time Production time Due date
A 4-Jun 2 hours 6 days 11-Jul
B 7-Jun 4 hours 2 days 8-Jul
C 12-Jun 2 hours 8 days 25-Jul
D 14-Jun 4 hours 3 days 19-Jul
E 15-Jun 4 hours 9 days 29-Jul

To determine: The priority rule that would be beneficial.

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