Auto Data produces custom engineering testing equipment. The following six orders are currently in the design department:

a. Create a schedule using the first-come first- serve (FCFS) rule, calculating the average flow time and average weeks past due.

b. Create a schedule using the earliest due date (EDD) rule, calculating the average flow time and average weeks past due.

c. Which rule gives the best schedule based on average flow time and average weeks past due?

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Job A B C D EF Time Since Arrival (weeks ago) 5 6 7 4 2 3 Process Time (weeks) 2 8 4 10 5 12 Due Date (weeks from now) 7 16 4 17 15 18 Job A B C D EF Time Since Arrival (weeks ago) 5 6 7 4 2 3 Process Time (weeks) 2 8 4 10 5 12 Due Date (weeks from now) 7 16 4 17 15 18

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a Calculate the average flow time and average past due by using FCFS rule Average flow time Flo... View the full answer