Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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ISBN: 9781478623069
Author: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
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Chapter 9, Problem 40AP
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Interpretation: The sequence of the work which is required for the minimization of the total time required for all six clients is to be determined.
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Tardiness is used to calculate the difference between the actual completion time and the required due date of the job. Any tardy jobs get completed after the due date of the job.
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Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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