Scheduling and Sequencing

By
Dr. Kuldeep Bhalerao
B.Tech.(Text.),DMM,MBA,UGC-NET(Mgt.),Ph.D.(Mgt.)

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s
Institute of Management Studies and Research,
Navi Mumbai-400 614
Scheduling
“Scheduling: Establishing the timing of the use of
equipment, facilities and human activities in an
organization”
• Effective scheduling can yield
• Cost savings
• Increases in productivity

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 Components of Scheduling

1. Assigning / loading jobs to facilities / machines.

2. Sequencing or prioritizing jobs at a facility/machine.

3. Monitoring and Controlling.

 Loading

• Infinite loading – jobs are assigned to work centers

without regard for the capacity of the work center.
• Finite loading – jobs are assigned to work centers
taking into account the work center capacity and job
processing times
 Sequencing

• Sequencing: Determine the order in which jobs at a work center will be

processed.

• Workstation: An area where one person works, usually with special

equipment, on a specialized job
 Typical Scheduling and Control Functions
• Allocating orders, equipment, and personnel
• Determining the sequence of order performance
• Initiating performance of the scheduled work
• Shop-floor control
 Priority Rules for Job Sequencing

1. First-come, first-served (FCFS)

2. Shortest operating time (SOT)

3. Earliest due date first (DDate)