What are the objectives of work-center scheduling?
Distinguish between a work center, a GT cell, and a flow shop.
What practical considerations are deterrents to using the SOT rule?
What priority rule do you use in scheduling your study time for midterm examinations? If you have five exams to study for, how many alternative schedules exist?
The SOT rule provides an optimal solution in a number of evaluation criteria. Should the manager of a bank use the SOT rule as a priority rule? Why?
Data integrity is a big deal in industry. Why?
Why does batching cause so much trouble in work centers?
What job characteristics would lead you to schedule jobs according to “longest processing time first”?
Why is managing bottlenecks so important in work-center scheduling?
Under what conditions is the assignment method appropriate?
How might planning for a special customer affect the personnel schedule in a service?
