Q1

What is the difference between sequencing and scheduling? B- Design a scheduling

problem for 5 jobs. You may define the pi, di, alpha i, and beta i by yourself for the jobs.
The objective is to minimize the sum of earliness and tardiness (The same as we had in
our class example on slide 16) and find the objective value based on both LDD and LPT
rules.
Sequencing is the order of tasks to be done in chain. Hence the next task is started once
the previous one is completed. Scheduling, on the other hand is the process in which
people are assigned to time to accomplish different tasks. It improves the delivery
performance and reduces the manufacturing time and cost.
Q2
Please explain the logic of MRP by a simple example, You may define all needed inputs
like BOM, MPS, Lead times, etc. - You should define an example and solve it.
MRP is a dependent demand technique that uses to:
-Master Production Schedule MPS
-Bill-of-Material BOM
-On hand inventory data
-Expected receipts, outstanding purchase orders, Lead Time information, Engineering
changes
-Supplier policies to determine material requirements.
Time-phased plan specifying how many and when the company plans to produce each
end item.  MPS is established in terms of specific products  The MPS is a statement of
what is to be produced, not a forecast of demand  Before it is executed, MPS must be
tested for feasibility.
A bill of materials (BOM) is an extensive list of raw materials, components, and instructions
required to construct, manufacture, or repair a product or service. A bill of materials usually
appears in a hierarchical format, with the highest level displaying the finished product and
the bottom level showing individual components and materials.
Lead time is the amount of time that passes from the start of a process until its conclusion.
Companies review lead time in manufacturing, supply chain management, and
project management during pre-processing, processing, and post-processing stages.
A master production schedule (MPS) is a plan for individual commodities to be produced in
each time such as production, staffing, inventory, etc. It is usually linked to manufacturing
where the plan indicates when and how much of each product will be demanded.