Chapter 9.6, Problem 10P

A

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The sequence of the jobs is to be determined in order to minimize mean flow time.

Concept Introduction: The activities under a project are programmed based on the needs of the individual and attaining ease is the priority of the individual. The mean flow time is the average time that a task takes to be processed within a computer system.

B

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:The sequence of the jobs is to be determined in order to minimize the number of tardy jobs.

Concept Introduction: The activities under a project are programmed based on the needs of the individual and attaining ease is the priority of the individual.Tardiness is the delay in executing a certain job to be executed within a computer system.

C

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The sequence of the jobs is to be determined in order to minimize maximum lateness.

Concept Introduction: The activities under a project are programmed based on the needs of the individual and attaining ease is the priority of the individual.The EDD rule will be aiding for minimizing the maximum lateness of the project.

D

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:The sequence of the jobs in order to determine the make span for any sequence.

Concept Introduction: In the manufacturing process, the difference between beginning and the ending of a sequence of jobs or tasks is referred to as the make span.